Black-throated Coucal
Centropus leucogaster
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Black-throated Coucal (Centropus leucogaster) — 40–46 cm. Rufous above; black head, throat, and breast; white belly; long tail. Inhabits dense forest and secondary growth in West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; secretive in dense undergrowth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 39,2 cm | 15.4 in |
| Gewicht | 309,0 g | 10.90 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
White-elbowed Coucal: white elbow patch; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; white elbow spot
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying across rainforest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Arten | Centropus leucogaster |
Distribution
Black-throated Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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