Centropus phasianinus
(Pheasant coucal)
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FAMILY |
Centropodidae |
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Species |
Centropus phasianinus |
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Common name |
Pheasant coucal |
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Main colour |
Black–brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Black with brown bars, long tail, low flying, body 62 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
This species can often be seen running across the road and then finally taking flight. This bird has a long black tail with greyish bar,. the body is black, and the wings are black with chestnut-brown bars dark grey. Legs and feet grey, eyes red, bill.
