Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-poliocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 51.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) — 25–28 cm. Grey above; whitish below with black barring; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Migratory; breeds across South and East Asia from Afghanistan to Japan; winters to East Africa and South Asia. Brood parasite targeting warblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Gewicht | 51,5 g | 1.82 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Lesser Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; slender; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; smaller than Common Cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 15 days.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, far-carrying call; penetrating resonant notes given repeatedly from dense African forest canopy.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| Arten | Cuculus poliocephalus |
Distribution
Lesser Cuckoo has been recorded in 2 countries.
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