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Pied Coucal

Centropus ateralbus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
42,0 cm
الوزن
336,75 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

حول

Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) — 55–60 cm. Striking black-and-white coucal; glossy black wings and tail; pure white head, neck, and underparts. Restricted to New Britain and nearby islands (Papua New Guinea) in forest edge and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects, and small vertebrates. Status locally secure.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 42,0 cm 16.5 in
الوزن 336,75 g 11.88 oz

التعرف

الريش

Biak Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Biak island endemic

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Centropus
الأنواع Centropus ateralbus

Distribution

Pied Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Pied Coucal endangered?
The Pied Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Coucal nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Pied Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.
How big is the Pied Coucal?
The Pied Coucal has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 336.75 g.
What order and family does the Pied Coucal belong to?
The Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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