Coppery-tailed Coucal
Centropus cupreicaudus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-cupreicaudus"></birdfyi-bird>The Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.2 cm and a weight of 264 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cucal de cola cobriza (Centropus cupreicaudus), 36–42 cm. Plumaje negro brillante con reflejos azulados; cola con brillo cobrizo característico. Dorso y alas castaño rojizo. Habita en pastizales inundados y orillas de ríos en el centro de África. Se alimenta de insectos, ranas y pequeños reptiles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,2 cm | 16.6 in |
| Peso | 264,0 g | 9.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Sonido
Canto
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying across dense tropical forest habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus cupreicaudus |
Distribution
Coppery-tailed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Coppery-tailed Coucal endangered?
How does the Coppery-tailed Coucal nest?
What does the Coppery-tailed Coucal sound like?
How big is the Coppery-tailed Coucal?
What order and family does the Coppery-tailed Coucal belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family