Banded Ground-cuckoo
Neomorphus radiolosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neomorphus-radiolosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 399 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) — 48–52 cm. Dark brown; broad black breast bands; rufous belly; vivid blue orbital skin. Endemic to wet foothill forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Non-parasitic; follows army ant columns. Insectivore. Endangered due to severe habitat loss in its restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 399.0 g | 14.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Species | Neomorphus radiolosus |
Distribution
Banded Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family