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    (c) Atanu Modak, all rights reserved

  • Lesser Coucal, 2 of 6
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    (c) Gil Ewing, all rights reserved

  • Lesser Coucal, 3 of 6
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    (c) Hong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

  • Lesser Coucal, 4 of 6
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    (c) Ben Tsai蔡維哲, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

  • Lesser Coucal, 5 of 6
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    (c) WK Cheng, all rights reserved

  • Lesser Coucal, 6 of 6
    Photo 6 of 6

    (c) Tan Kok Hui, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Coucal

Centropus bengalensis

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The lesser coucal (Centropus bengalensis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It has a wide distribution range that overlaps with several other similar species. The habitat in which it is found is often marshy land with grass and tree cover. It is distinguished by its smaller size, less prominent bill, pale shaft streaks on the feathers of the head and back. It has a much longer claw on its hind toe and a...

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