27/04/2026
"A glimpse of ruby eyes amidst the emerald leaves" — The Greater Coucal (ഉപ്പൻ / ചെമ്പോത്ത്)
Centropus sinensis
The Greater Coucal is a large, non-parasitic member of the cuckoo family. Renowned for its striking copper-brown wings and deep ruby eyes, it is often found skulking in thickets rather than soaring in the open sky. With its bold colors and majestic stance, it is a true gem for bird photographers.