Centropus viridis
In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%
The Philippine coucal (Centropus viridis) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is an insectivore. Four subspecies are recognized: C. v. viridis — Found on Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Masbate, Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Samar, Leyte, Mindanao and Basilan
This species primarily feeds on insects however it also supplements its diet with small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. It is often seen feeding near the ground. Breeds from April to July. Nest is a bulky globe of grass with a single entrance on the side placed 1 to 1.5 meters above the ground. Average clutch size consists of 3 dull white and chalky eggs. Chicks are described as dark-skinned. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
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| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebu City | 🇵🇭 Philippines | |
| 2 | Davao City | 🇵🇭 Philippines | |
| 3 | Manila | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
Likely
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Philippine Coucal sighting in Cebu City on a given day, based on 92 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 18th most-seen of the 82 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
January, March, July–September and November
In those months about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Philippine Coucal in Cebu City on a given day, against about 30% in February, October and December, the lowest months.
Between 7 and 10 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Philippine Coucal sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Philippine Coucal sightings, Cebu City has the highest daily chance: about 40%. Next come Davao City (Philippines, about 20%) and Manila (Philippines, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Philippine Coucal is recorded against all the birds logged in Cebu City (92 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
