Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-unirufus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.5 cm and a weight of 178.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) — 40–45 cm. Entirely bright rufous-chestnut above and below; stout black bill; red eye. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines, in primary and secondary forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; nests in low dense vegetation. Omnivore feeding on large insects, small lizards, frogs, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 33,5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Gewicht | 178,4 g | 6.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Gesang
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Arten | Centropus unirufus |
Distribution
Rufous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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