Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx montanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cercococcyx-montanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx montanus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.3 cm and a weight of 58 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Cucú montano (Cercococcyx montanus), 26–30 cm. Partes superiores pardo oscuras, partes inferiores estriadas en blanco y castaño. Cola larga con barras blancas en las puntas. Habita en bosques de montaña del África oriental y central. Parásito de nidos. Se alimenta de insectos y orugas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Peso | 58,0 g | 2.05 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo: brown above; pale below with dark barring; very long graduated dark barred tail; red eye; barred pattern
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying through dense humid 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 | Cercococcyx |
| Especies | Cercococcyx montanus |
Distribution
Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo nest?
What does the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo?
What order and family does the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family