Sumatran Ground-cuckoo
Carpococcyx viridis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="carpococcyx-viridis"></birdfyi-bird>The Sumatran Ground-cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.2 cm and a weight of 495.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Sumatran Ground-cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) — 52–58 cm. Bronzy-green above; pale buff below; bare red-and-yellow facial skin; long decurved bill; heavy build. Critically Endangered; restricted to lowland forest of Sumatra. Non-parasitic; terrestrial. Omnivore. Known from very few records; one of the rarest cuckoos in the world.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 42,2 cm | 16.6 in |
| Gewicht | 495,7 g | 17.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant whistled call; melodic notes with carrying quality audible through dense woodland habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Carpococcyx |
| Arten | Carpococcyx viridis |
Distribution
Sumatran Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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