Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx mechowi
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Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx mechowi) — 28–32 cm. Dark brown above; pale buff below with fine dark barring; very long graduated tail. Inhabits dense forest understorey across Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting ant-thrushes and other forest passerines. Insectivore. Secretive; more often heard than seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.1 cm | 10.3 in |
| Weight | 57.0 g | 2.01 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo: dark dusky brown above; pale buff below; very long graduated dark tail; red eye; forest canopy specialist
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Sound
Song
Loud, raucous call with hollow resonant quality; distinctive far-carrying notes through dense forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cercococcyx |
| Species | Cercococcyx mechowi |
Distribution
Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family