Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Overview
The pheasant coucal (Centropus phasianinus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Australia, Timor and New Guinea.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It has adapted well to canefields in northern Australia.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pheasant coucal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
