Saint Helena Cuckoo
Nannococcyx psix
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Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — ~25 cm. Extinct. Known only from subfossil remains from Saint Helena, South Atlantic. A small cuckoo inferred from bone morphology; likely became extinct following human colonisation of the island in the 16th century and the introduction of predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 171,0 g | 6.03 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
الصوت
الغناء
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island 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 | Nannococcyx |
| الأنواع | Nannococcyx psix |
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