Black-faced Coucal
Centropus melanops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-melanops"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Coucal (Centropus melanops) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 219.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Cucal de cara negra (Centropus melanops), 38–44 cm. Máscara facial negra contrastante con el plumaje pardo-rojizo del cuerpo. Cola larga y oscura. Endémico de Filipinas. Habita en bosques secundarios y bordes de selva. Se alimenta de insectos, lagartijas y bayas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Peso | 219,75 g | 7.75 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing notes carrying far across tall African forest habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus melanops |
Distribution
Black-faced Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-faced Coucal endangered?
What does the Black-faced Coucal sound like?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family