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Senegal Coucal
Centropus senegalensis
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About
The Senegal coucal (Centropus senegalensis) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis, and the hoatzin. It is a medium-sized member of its genus and is found in lightly-wooded country and savannah in central and southern Africa.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Dec 23, 2025NigeriaObserver: dylanbotView observation from Dec 23, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 3, 2025Ogba, Ojodu 101233, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Babajide AgboolaView observation from Nov 3, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 10, 2024Eti-Osa, NG-LA, NGObserver: Babajide AgboolaView observation from Nov 10, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Jan 7, 2024Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: ybelo123View observation from Jan 7, 2024 on iNaturalist
- May 19, 2018Millennium EstateObserver: Kevin EyosView observation from May 19, 2018 on iNaturalist
- Oct 12, 2017Club Road, Lagos, Lagos, NGObserver: seasavView observation from Oct 12, 2017 on iNaturalist