White-browed Coucal
Centropus superciliosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-superciliosus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 165 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cucal de ceja blanca (Centropus superciliosus), 38–45 cm. Superciliar blanco prominente sobre la máscara oscura; dorso y alas castaño rufo, partes inferiores crema o blancas. Muy común en el África subsahariana. Habita en matorrales, jardines y sabanas arboladas. Se alimenta de insectos, ranas y pequeños mamíferos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Peso | 165,0 g | 5.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-5
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes audible far across dense humid tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus superciliosus |
Distribution
White-browed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White-browed Coucal endangered?
How does the White-browed Coucal nest?
What does the White-browed Coucal sound like?
How big is the White-browed Coucal?
What order and family does the White-browed Coucal belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family