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Banded Bay Cuckoo

Cacomantis sonneratii

Least Concern
Envergadura
21,5 cm
Peso
32,95 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes

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Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) — 22–25 cm. Brown above with rufous barring; white below with heavy brown barring; yellow orbital ring. Inhabits forest and forest edge from India through Southeast Asia to the Lesser Sundas. Brood parasite targeting warblers and babblers. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 21,5 cm 8.5 in
Peso 32,95 g 1.16 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Banded Bay Cuckoo: rufous bay-brown above; pale below with dark barring; supercilium; long barred tail; banded underparts pattern

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: NO.

Sonido

Canto

Loud, resonant call with raucous quality; harsh carrying notes given from tropical forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Cuculiformes (Cuclillos)
Familia Cuculidae (Cucos)
Genus Cacomantis
Especies Cacomantis sonneratii

Distribution

Banded Bay Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Banded Bay Cuckoo endangered?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Bay Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Banded Bay Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, resonant call with raucous quality; harsh carrying notes given from tropical forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Banded Bay Cuckoo?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo has a wingspan of 21.5 cm, weight of 32.95 g.
What order and family does the Banded Bay Cuckoo belong to?
The Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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