Coucal: Senegal Coucal; Copperytailed Coucal
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A Senegal Coucal is a solitary, reclusive and aggressive bird that preys on other bird's eggs, insects, & small reptiles. [Matusadona, Zimbabwe].
A Senegal Coucal just taking off. (Please note the caption of the next image).[Botswana].
A Senegal Coucal in flight. Quite a beautiful sight! Note the completely white under-body, as compared to the Copperytailed CoucaL. [Botswana '09].
A Senegal Coucal resting quietly on a snag. Note also the smaller, thinner body as compared with the Copperytailed Coucal. [Botswana].
This is a Copperytailed Coucal which is fatter and larger than the Senegal Coucal. It, too has a reputation for being a nest robber. Its diet is usually insects, small rodents, and birds' eggs. [Botswana].
Another view of the same bird as in the previous image Please refer to caption of 2nd image.
A different view of the same Copperytailed Coucal as in the preceding 2 images. Its feathers are being ruffled by the sudden brisk breeze. Please refer to the caption of the first image. [Botswana '09].
A Copperytailed Coucal huntng in a marsh. Please refer to the caption of the 2nd image.[Botswana '09]
