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Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
33,5 cm
Peso
178,4 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes
Acerca de
Cucal rufo de 35–40 cm de color marrón rojizo uniforme, endémico del norte de las islas Filipinas, especialmente Luzón.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Peso | 178,4 g | 6.29 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Short-toed Coucal: brown above; rufous wings; buff below; shorter tail than other coucals; red eye; more compact build
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Especies | Centropus unirufus |
Distribution
Rufous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous Coucal endangered?
The Rufous Coucal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Rufous Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
How big is the Rufous Coucal?
The Rufous Coucal has a wingspan of 33.5 cm, weight of 178.4 g.
What order and family does the Rufous Coucal belong to?
The Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Black-bellied Cuckoo
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Least Concern
Indian Cuckoo
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Least Concern
Black-throated Coucal
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Least Concern
Lesser Roadrunner
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Least Concern