Burchell's coucal is sometimes known as the rainbird because it calls when it rains. I've read the call described as the sound of "water pouring from a bottle," "water being poured from a narrow-necked bottle," a "cascade of bubbling notes" and a "liquid note." It has also been called "haunting" which I think is closer to the mark. Hear it here.
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It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It has red eyes, a chestnut back and wings, pale underparts, a black head and a long black tail.
Males and females look similar. We saw them in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.
I love the sound of their call. Haunting yes, but also bubbling water.
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