Greater Coucal - Centropus (sinensis) parotti
Coucals are members of the Cuckoo family - there are 122 species of Cuculiformes. Less than half of all cuckoo species are "brood parasites" - laying their eggs in another bird's nest for a free ride. The Coucals of which there are 28 species are not brood parasites. In other words they get a bad wrap and have the decency to raise their own families.
I saw this species all over Sri Lanka whereever there were plenty of trees. They a big bird, almost pheasant sized and crash through the leaves of trees when they are off the ground. I think they forage on the ground for a living. They certainly do not look at home perching.
As ever when its Yala I leave you with some action from the world outside of birds. Here a mongoose - Ricki Ticki Tavi.
Southern Coucal - Centropus (sinensis) parotti
Yala, Sri Lanka
14 April 2011
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