C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Cuculiformes Cuculidae

White-necked Coucal

Centropus ateralbus

CIOC 1220

White-necked Coucal

Centropus ateralbus

Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

White-necked Coucal (Centropus ateralbus).

ATK125

DEF85

1208 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 339 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 125

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 125).

DEF 85

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 85).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: New Ireland & Dyaul (=Djaul & Southern of Western New Ireland) & Umboi (Western of New Britain) & New Britain and Lolobau (Northern of Eastern New Britain; Eastern Bismarck Arch.) Habitat: Forest & Woodland

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Centropus ateralbus

Which family does it belong to?

Cuckoos (Cuculidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: New Ireland & Dyaul (=Djaul & Southern of Western New Ireland) & Umboi (Western of New Britain) & New Britain and Lolobau (Northern of Eastern New Britain; Eastern Bismarck Arch.)