Malagasy Coucal
Centropus toulou
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-toulou"></birdfyi-bird>The Malagasy Coucal (Centropus toulou) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 154.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cucal de Madagascar (Centropus toulou), 40–45 cm. Plumaje negro brillante con reflejos azul-verdosos; alas y dorso castaño rojizo. Cola larga. Endémico de Madagascar y las Comoras. Habita en selvas húmedas y matorrales. Se alimenta de insectos, lagartos y pequeños vertebrados. Voz profunda y resonante.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Peso | 154,5 g | 5.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Sonido
Canto
Melodic, beautiful descending phrase; clear flute-like notes with cascading richness, characteristic of Malagasy coua.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus toulou |
Distribution
Malagasy Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Malagasy Coucal endangered?
How does the Malagasy Coucal nest?
What does the Malagasy Coucal sound like?
How big is the Malagasy Coucal?
What order and family does the Malagasy Coucal belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family