Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx olivinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cercococcyx-olivinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx olivinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 65.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Cucú oliváceo (Cercococcyx olivinus), 26–30 cm. Partes superiores oliváceo-pardas; partes inferiores blancuzcas con barras pardas finas. Cola larga. Habita en el sotobosque de selvas húmedas del África occidental y central. Parásito de nidos. Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Peso | 65,83333333333333 g | 2.32 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; very long graduated dark tail; red eye; olive coloration diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest canopy. 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 olivinus |
Distribution
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo nest?
What does the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo sound like?
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What order and family does the Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family