Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis on Ashmore Reef: First Record for Australia

Abstract

Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis was discovered on West Island, Ashmore Reef, the External Australian Territory off the northern coast of Western Australia, during an expedition there in October 2005. This was accepted by the Birds Australia Rarities Committee, Case no. 484, as the first record of the species for Australia.