# Lesser coucal (*Centropus bengalensis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The lesser coucal (Centropus bengalensis) is a species in the family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes. Recorded adults weigh 115.6 g to 204.2 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 115.6 g – 204.2 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Invertivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2.8 |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Cuculiformes
- family: Cuculidae
- genus: Centropus
- species: *Centropus bengalensis* (J. F. Gmelin, 1788)

Synonyms: *Centropus ferrugineus*, *Centropus toulou bengalensis*, *Cuculus bengalensis*, *Cuculus toulou*

## Common questions

### How big is the lesser coucal?

An adult lesser coucal weighs 115.6 g – 204.2 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the lesser coucal endangered?

The lesser coucal is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at risk of extinction.

### What kind of animal is the lesser coucal?

The lesser coucal (Centropus bengalensis) belongs to the family Cuculidae in the order Cuculiformes.

## Sources

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