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Goliath Coucal

Centropus goliath

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
53,8 cm
Gewicht
509,0 g
Familie
Cuculidae
Ordnung
Cuculiformes

The Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.8 cm and a weight of 509 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) — 65–75 cm. The largest coucal; all-dark with a massive decurved bill; faint bronze-green gloss; very long tail. Endemic to the Moluccas, Indonesia, in primary lowland forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts large lizards, birds, frogs, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 53,8 cm 21.2 in
Gewicht 509,0 g 17.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Goliath Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Goliath Coucal endangered?
The Goliath Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Goliath Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.
How big is the Goliath Coucal?
The Goliath Coucal has a wingspan of 53.8 cm, weight of 509.0 g.
What order and family does the Goliath Coucal belong to?
The Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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