African Cuckoo

African Cuckoo

Cuculus gularis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
41,8 cm
الوزن
105,0 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

The African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.8 cm and a weight of 105 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 41,8 cm 16.5 in
الوزن 105,0 g 3.70 oz

التعرف

الريش

African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20-23 days.

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Cuculus
الأنواع Cuculus gularis

Distribution

African Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the African Cuckoo endangered?
The African Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20-23 days.
What does the African Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the African Cuckoo?
The African Cuckoo has a wingspan of 41.8 cm, weight of 105.0 g.
What order and family does the African Cuckoo belong to?
The African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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