comments:
2020-04-09.
Dr.Jayaprakash V: I am not sure about the classification.
To me this is Southern Coucal (C.(sinensis)parroti)
Greater Coucal ( C.sinensis) is a resident of Pakistan, Himalayan foothills, northern Gangetic plains and Bangladesh, according to Grimmet & Inskipp.
But I could not find Southern Coucal group for uploading.
I shall be much obliged if any expert would kindly clear the confusion
:-(
2020-04-12.
Askar Isabekov: parroti is a subspecies (race) of Great Coucal. Lists of species of Birds of India (Wiki, Avibase) don't contain Southern Coucal as the full species.
I agree to you, bird in your photo shows lack of rufous in mantle, it's a feature of parroti race. In gallery Greater Coucals from all photos from southern part of India show a lack of rufous in mantle, some of them also show difference in colour of face and neck, both the features of parroti.
2020-04-16.
Dr.Jayaprakash V: Thank you, Askar, for the clarification!
Jp