Andaman Coucal

Andaman Coucal

Centropus andamanensis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
34,5 cm
Gewicht
199,0 g
Familie
Cuculidae
Ordnung
Cuculiformes

The Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.5 cm and a weight of 199 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 34,5 cm 13.6 in
Gewicht 199,0 g 7.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: DM.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Lautgebung

Gesang

Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Cuculiformes (Kuckucke)
Familie Cuculidae (Kuckucke)
Genus Centropus
Arten Centropus andamanensis

Distribution

Andaman Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Andaman Coucal endangered?
The Andaman Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andaman Coucal nest?
Nest type: DM.
What does the Andaman Coucal sound like?
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
How big is the Andaman Coucal?
The Andaman Coucal has a wingspan of 34.5 cm, weight of 199.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Coucal belong to?
The Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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