Biak Coucal

Centropus menbeki

The Biak Coucal (Centropus menbeki) is a bird species endemic to the island of Biak in Indonesia. It is a member of the cuckoo family and is known for its distinctive call and striking appearance. The Biak Coucal has a long tail, a black head, and a chestnut-colored body with white spots. It is a ground-dwelling bird that forages for insects and small vertebrates in the dense undergrowth of the island's forests. The species is known for its secretive nature and is often difficult to observe in the wild. The Biak Coucal is currently listed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List due to a lack of information about its population and threats.

Habitat: Dense undergrowth of forests on the island of Biak