This bird is powerful enough to hunt and swallow snakes.
The Greater Coucal inhabits forests, wetlands, farmlands, and gardens across South and Southeast Asia. A skilled ground hunter, it feeds on snakes, lizards, insects, frogs, and small mammals, moving quietly through dense vegetation before striking with remarkable speed.
A fearless predator of the undergrowth, proving that patience and precision can overcome even dangerous prey.
Greater Coucal 👇
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