Chattering Yellowbill
Ceuthmochares aereus
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Chattering Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares aereus) — 30–35 cm. Slender; grey above; paler below; vivid yellow bill; long graduated tail. Inhabits dense forest undergrowth across West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Insectivore; gleans caterpillars from leaves. Identified by its loud chattering call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 65.0 g | 2.29 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Verreaux's Coua: rich rufous below; olive-brown above; brilliant blue-green bare facial skin; long white-tipped tail; Madagascar
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich clear notes audible through dense humid tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Ceuthmochares |
| Species | Ceuthmochares aereus |
Distribution
Chattering Yellowbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family