The Secretive Voice of the Grasslands
The Black Coucal (Centropus grillii) is a mysterious and often unseen bird, known more by its deep, bubbling calls rising from Uganda’s grasslands than by sight. A member of the Cuculidae family, it stands out among cuckoos for its unusual breeding system, where females may mate with multiple males.
A Hidden Life in the Grass
Rarely seen but deeply present, the Black Coucal reminds us that some of nature’s most fascinating stories unfold quietly, hidden within the grasses of the wild.