Pied Coucal
Centropus ateralbus
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Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) — 55–60 cm. Striking black-and-white coucal; glossy black wings and tail; pure white head, neck, and underparts. Restricted to New Britain and nearby islands (Papua New Guinea) in forest edge and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects, and small vertebrates. Status locally secure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,0 cm | 16.5 in |
| Peso | 336,75 g | 11.88 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Biak Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Biak island endemic
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus ateralbus |
Distribution
Pied Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
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