Javan Coucal
Centropus nigrorufus
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Javan Coucal (Centropus nigrorufus) — 40–44 cm. Rufous-chestnut wings; black head and underparts; long tail. Endemic to Java, Indonesia, in lowland forest, dense scrub, and wetland edges. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Vulnerable; severely threatened by Java's extreme habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.3 cm | 16.3 in |
| Weight | 244.4 g | 8.62 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous Coucal: entirely rich rufous-brown overall; long dark graduated tail; red eye; monochromatic rufous; Philippine endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; clear resonant notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus nigrorufus |
Distribution
Javan Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family