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Banded Ground-cuckoo

Neomorphus radiolosus

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
30,4 cm
الوزن
399,0 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

حول

Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) — 48–52 cm. Dark brown; broad black breast bands; rufous belly; vivid blue orbital skin. Endemic to wet foothill forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Non-parasitic; follows army ant columns. Insectivore. Endangered due to severe habitat loss in its restricted range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 30,4 cm 12.0 in
الوزن 399,0 g 14.07 oz

التعرف

الريش

Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo: dark brown above; buff below; rufous wing patches visible in flight; long tail; blue orbital ring; ground

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Neomorphus
الأنواع Neomorphus radiolosus

Distribution

Banded Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Banded Ground-cuckoo endangered?
The Banded Ground-cuckoo has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Banded Ground-cuckoo nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Banded Ground-cuckoo sound like?
Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.
How big is the Banded Ground-cuckoo?
The Banded Ground-cuckoo has a wingspan of 30.4 cm, weight of 399.0 g.
What order and family does the Banded Ground-cuckoo belong to?
The Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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