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Animal India - Greater Coucal - Centropus Sinensis
The Greater Coucal Or Crow Pheasant (Centropus Sinensis), Is A Large Non-parasitic Member Of The Cuckoo Order Of Birds, The Cuculiformes Found In Indian Subcontinent And Southeast Asia. They Are Weak Fliers And Are Often Seen Clambering About In Vegetation Or Walking On The Ground As They Forage For Insects, Eggs, And Nestlings Of Other Birds. They Have A Familiar Deep Resonant Call Which Is Associated With Omens In Many Parts Of Its Range. This Is A Large Species Of The Cuckoo At 48 Cm. A Greater Coucal Bird Sunbathing On The Roof On An Early Winter Morning At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On 26/12/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #10876967 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Greater Coucal
Crow Pheasant
Centropus sinensis
Cuckoo order
Cuculiformes
Indian Subcontinent
Southeast Asia
Non-parasitic
Weak fliers
Vegetation
Ground foraging
Insects
Eggs
Nestlings
Deep resonant call
Omens
Large cuckoo species
48 cm
Sunbathing
Early winter morning
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
26/12/2023
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
Birdwatching
Ornithology
Biodiversity
Wildlife
Nature
Avian
Bird calls
Conservation
Ecology
Habitat.
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