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Senegal Coucal

Centropus senegalensis

Least Concern

Flügelspannweite

33,2 cm

Gewicht

164,83333333333334 g

Familie

Cuculidae

Ordnung

Cuculiformes

Über uns

Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) — 38–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; red eye. Widespread in Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Zambia; inhabits grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; frequently seen perching openly and flushing through tall grass.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Flügelspannweite	33,2 cm	13.1 in
Gewicht	164,83333333333334 g	5.81 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Shining Bronze Coucal: glossy purple-blue sheen overall; chestnut wings; dark graduated tail; red eye; brilliant iridescence

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Gelegegröße

2-5

Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying far through lowland dense forest.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Senegal Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded