Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
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Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) — 45–50 cm. Entirely deep blue-violet with a glossy sheen; long graduated tail; heavy black bill. Endemic to Manus Island and Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 49,6 cm | 19.5 in |
| الوزن | 500,0 g | 17.64 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Coppery-tailed Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale below; coppery-iridescent tail; red eye; coppery tail iridescence
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
عدد البيض في الوضع
3
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| الأنواع | Centropus violaceus |
Distribution
Violaceous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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