Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
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Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| الوزن | 120,5 g | 4.25 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense 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 micropterus |
Distribution
Indian Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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