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Chestnut-winged Cuckoo

Clamator coromandus

Least Concern
Wingspan
32.0 cm
Weight
76.2 g
Family
Cuculidae
Order
Cuculiformes

The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) 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 76.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) — 45–50 cm. Black crest; white collar; black-and-chestnut wings; orange-buff underparts; long dark tail. Migratory; breeds in the Himalayas, South and Southeast Asia; winters to Sri Lanka and the Greater Sundas. Brood parasite targeting babblers and other hosts. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 32.0 cm 12.6 in
Weight 76.2 g 2.69 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: NO.

Clutch Size

2-5

Sound

Song

Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall tropical forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Family Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Clamator
Species Clamator coromandus

Distribution

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo has been recorded in 2 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo endangered?
The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall tropical forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo?
The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo has a wingspan of 32.0 cm, weight of 76.2 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo belong to?
The Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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