Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx pectoralis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hierococcyx-pectoralis"></birdfyi-bird>The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.2 cm and a weight of 78.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) — 28–31 cm. Grey above; rufous breast; barred lower belly; hawk-like silhouette. Endemic to the Philippines in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Identified by its distinctive call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 34,2 cm | 13.5 in |
| الوزن | 78,25 g | 2.76 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo: brown above; white below with bold dark barring; hawk-like; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; Philippine
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: NO.
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, raucous call with penetrating quality; harsh notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Hierococcyx |
| الأنواع | Hierococcyx pectoralis |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo nest?
What does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo?
What order and family does the Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family