Where to spot
Common in a wide range of habitats across South and Southeast Asia, including grasslands, scrubland, open woodlands, agricultural areas, suburban gardens, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black plumage, and prominent chestnut wings as it moves stealthily through dense cover or sunbathes on open branches. Its distinct, resonant calls are a primary identification feature.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or clambering through dense vegetation. Its calls are particularly frequent in the breeding season and before rainfall.
Where to spot
Common in a wide range of habitats across South and Southeast Asia, including grasslands, scrubland, open woodlands, agricultural areas, suburban gardens, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its large size, glossy black plumage, and prominent chestnut wings as it moves stealthily through dense cover or sunbathes on open branches. Its distinct, resonant calls are a primary identification feature.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen foraging on the ground or clambering through dense vegetation. Its calls are particularly frequent in the breeding season and before rainfall.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Greater Coucal is famously known for its deep, booming 'whoop-whoop' call, which is often associated with the onset of monsoon rains in many regions of its range.
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