Banded Ground-cuckoo
Neomorphus radiolosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neomorphus-radiolosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (kuckucke), within the order Cuculiformes (kuckucke). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 399 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) — 48–52 cm. Dark brown; broad black breast bands; rufous belly; vivid blue orbital skin. Endemic to wet foothill forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Non-parasitic; follows army ant columns. Insectivore. Endangered due to severe habitat loss in its restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 30,4 cm | 12.0 in |
| Gewicht | 399,0 g | 14.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
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Gesang
Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes (Kuckucke) |
| Familie | Cuculidae (Kuckucke) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Arten | Neomorphus radiolosus |
Distribution
Banded Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family