
Senegal Coucal
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.
Species insights
Limpopo
Provinces where Senegal Coucal is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
12 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Senegal Coucal
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
Senegal Coucal recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Senegal Coucal
Hosts have recorded the Senegal Coucal at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Centropus senegalensis
Records
12
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Senegal Coucal on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Senegal Coucal in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Senegal Coucal at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Senegal Coucal in South Africa?
The Senegal Coucal is most recorded in Limpopo (100% of records), based on 12 iNaturalist observations. 44 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Senegal Coucal on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Senegal Coucal?
The Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Senegal Coucal?
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.

























