Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Cacomantis passerinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cacomantis-passerinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 24.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus) — 21–24 cm. Grey above; pale grey below; yellow orbital ring. Inhabits open woodland, forest edge, and scrub across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting tailorbirds, babblers, and other passerines. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Peso | 24,884999999999998 g | 0.88 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Grey-bellied Cuckoo: gray above; pale gray-white below; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; female has rufous morph; southern Asia
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, melodic call with musical resonant quality; rich notes building in sequence from forest canopy.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Cacomantis |
| Especies | Cacomantis passerinus |
Distribution
Grey-bellied Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family