Goliath Coucal
Centropus goliath
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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 |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Lesser Coucal: smaller; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; less glossy
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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.
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