Scaled Ground-Cuckoo
Neomorphus squamiger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neomorphus-squamiger"></birdfyi-bird>The Scaled Ground-Cuckoo (Neomorphus squamiger) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 340 g.
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About
Scaled Ground-Cuckoo (Neomorphus squamiger) — 45–48 cm. Bronze-olive above; scaled white-tipped breast; rufous flanks; bare blue orbital ring. Restricted to humid eastern Amazonian forest in Pará, Brazil. Non-parasitic; follows army ants. Insectivore. Vulnerable; small range threatened by deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 340.0 g | 11.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Sound
Song
Deep, hollow booming call; resonant bass notes carrying far across dense humid tropical forest floor.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Species | Neomorphus squamiger |
Distribution
Scaled Ground-Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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