Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Cacomantis variolosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cacomantis-variolosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.1 cm and a weight of 35 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; variable plumage; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Found in forest, mangroves, and secondary growth in New Guinea, north Australia, and Melanesia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones and other warblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 23,1 cm | 9.1 in |
| Gewicht | 35,0 g | 1.23 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Sahul Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green orbital ring; Sahul region Australasian species
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. 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 variolosus |
Distribution
Sahul Brush Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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