Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-phasianinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.8 cm and a weight of 331.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cucal faisán (Centropus phasianinus), 55–65 cm. Plumaje estriado pardo-negruzco en partes superiores, vientre blanquecino con estrías oscuras. Cola larga y escalonada. Habita en pastizales altos, matorrales y bordes de bosque en Australia y Nueva Guinea. Se alimenta de insectos, lagartos y huevos de otras aves.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 49,8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Peso | 331,5 g | 11.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Sonido
Canto
Harsh, chattering call with coarse quality; rapid series of rough notes delivered from tropical forest perch.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus phasianinus |
Distribution
Pheasant Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Pheasant Coucal endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family