Guira Cuckoo
Guira guira
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<birdfyi-bird slug="guira-guira"></birdfyi-bird>The Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 141.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A distinctive, socially gregarious cuckoo (36-42 cm) found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes. Shaggy orange-rufous crest, streaked plumage, and long tail. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and eggs. Often seen in noisy family groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 34,7 cm | 13.7 in |
| الوزن | 141,73333333333335 g | 5.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes from Brazil to Argentina. Resident and gregarious.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of open South American country; eats large insects, small frogs, lizards, and bird eggs. Beetles and grasshoppers are key prey items.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, gurgling call with hollow quality; distinctive multi-tonal sound carrying across open African savanna.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Guira |
| الأنواع | Guira guira |
Distribution
Guira Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family