Burchell's Coucal
Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) is a common bird of areas of damp or wet vegetation along the major rivers which run through this area. It is a secretive species, but is often betrayed by its loud bubbling call, which sounds a bit like water being poured out of a glass bottle.
This individual was trying to get itself dry
after the heavy rain.
It is a predatory species feeding upon a wide range of large prey species such as small frogs & mammals, large insects & reptiles.
All Burchell's Coucals in this area should be carefully checked as the closely related Senegal Coucal appears to be moving southwards & has been photographed SW of Satara Rest Camp.
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