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Sahul Brush Cuckoo

Cacomantis variolosus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
23,1 cm
Gewicht
35,0 g
Familie
Cuculidae
Ordnung
Cuculiformes

Über uns

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

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Is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo endangered?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.
What does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a wingspan of 23.1 cm, weight of 35.0 g.
What order and family does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo belong to?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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