Red-chested Cuckoo
Cuculus solitarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-solitarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.5 cm and a weight of 75.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) — 28–32 cm. Grey above; orange-rufous breast; barred white belly; long tail; yellow orbital ring. Widespread in forest, woodland, and dense scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting robin-chats and thrushes. Insectivore. Its three-note call — 'piet-my-vrou' in Afrikaans — is iconic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 37,5 cm | 14.8 in |
| Gewicht | 75,83333333333333 g | 2.67 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Red-chested Cuckoo: gray above; rufous-orange breast; white belly; long dark graduated tail; red eye; bold rufous chest diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 17-21 days.
Lautgebung
Gesang
Loud, haunting call with mournful quality; deep resonant notes echoing through dense African forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| Arten | Cuculus solitarius |
Distribution
Red-chested Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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