Short-toed Coucal
Centropus rectunguis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-rectunguis"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32 cm and a weight of 200.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Short-toed Coucal (Centropus rectunguis) — 35–40 cm. Rufous-brown with a black head; noticeably shorter tail than most coucals; heavy bill. Inhabits lowland and hill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. Non-parasitic; builds a domed nest. Omnivore hunting large insects and small vertebrates. Vulnerable due to forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 200.625 g | 7.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Deep, hollow booming call; resonant low notes carrying across dense humid West African lowland forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Species | Centropus rectunguis |
Distribution
Short-toed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family