Levaillant's Cuckoo
Clamator levaillantii
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Levaillant's Cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) — 38–42 cm. Prominent black crest; dark above; white below with heavy black streaking on throat and breast; long tail. Found in woodland, savanna, and scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting babblers (Turdoides). Insectivore. Nomadic, following rains.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 34.9 cm | 13.7 in |
| Weight | 121.8 g | 4.30 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-bellied Malkoha: dark green-black above; black belly; bare red facial skin; long dark tail; southeast Asian malkoha
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; clear notes carrying through tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Clamator |
| Species | Clamator levaillantii |
Distribution
Levaillant's Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family