Moluccan Cuckoo
Cacomantis aeruginosus
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Moluccan Cuckoo (Cacomantis aeruginosus) — 22–25 cm. Brown above with greenish gloss; pale buff-rufous below; yellow orbital ring. Endemic to the Moluccas, Indonesia. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,4 cm | 8.8 in |
| Gewicht | 35,8 g | 1.26 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Moluccan Cuckoo: dark olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark graduated tail; yellow eye-ring; Moluccan island endemic
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Cacomantis |
| Arten | Cacomantis aeruginosus |
Distribution
Moluccan Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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