Centropus

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of birds in the family Cuculidae: Centropus is the scientific name for a genus of birds commonly known as coucals. These are large, terrestrial cuckoos found in Africa, Asia, and Australasia.

Usage
  • species are often distinguished by their robust bodies, long tails, and strong feet.
  • The pheasant coucal () is a well-known member of this genus.
  • Ornithologists study the behavior and habitat of the .
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification, sits within the order Cuculiformes. Unlike many cuckoos, most species are not brood parasites; they build their own nests and raise their young.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coucal (n): The common name for birds belonging to the genus .
    • The greater coucal is often seen foraging on the ground.
  • Centropodidae (n): Some taxonomic systems elevate the coucals to their own family, Centropodidae, separate from other cuckoos (Cuculidae).
Synonyms
  • Coucal: This is the direct English common name equivalent for birds of the genus .
Noun
  1. a genus of Cuculidae

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