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Northern Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx hyperythrus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
39,7 cm
الوزن
120,15 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

حول

Northern Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus) — 29–32 cm. Grey above; rufous-orange breast graduating to barred belly; barred tail. Breeds in Russia and Korea; winters to Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting bush-warblers and flycatchers. Insectivore. Long-distance migrant.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 39,7 cm 15.6 in
الوزن 120,15 g 4.24 oz

التعرف

الريش

Northern Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; white below with rufous streaking; hawk-like; long tail; yellow eye-ring; northern Asia

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: NO. Fledging: 19-20 days.

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Philippines.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Hierococcyx
الأنواع Hierococcyx hyperythrus

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo endangered?
The Northern Hawk-Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 19-20 days.
What does the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Philippines.
How big is the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Northern Hawk-Cuckoo has a wingspan of 39.7 cm, weight of 120.15 g.
What order and family does the Northern Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Northern Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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