Ivory-billed Coucal
Centropus menbeki
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-menbeki"></birdfyi-bird>The Ivory-billed Coucal (Centropus menbeki) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43.6 cm and a weight of 461.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Ivory-billed Coucal (Centropus menbeki) — 60–68 cm. Very large; blackish-brown overall with a pale ivory-coloured heavy bill; long graduated tail. Found in forest and tall secondary growth of New Guinea and Aru Islands. Non-parasitic; builds an enclosed grass nest. Omnivorous; takes large invertebrates, lizards, frogs, and small mammals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Weight | 461.25 g | 16.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Sound
Song
Harsh, far-carrying call with deep quality; resonant rough notes carrying across African lowland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus menbeki |
Distribution
Ivory-billed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family