Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Chalcites basalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcites-basalis"></birdfyi-bird>The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.9 cm and a weight of 24.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Cucú bronceado de Horsfield (Chalcites basalis), 15–17 cm. Partes superiores verde bronce metálico; partes inferiores blancas con barras verde-pardas. Pico curvado. Habita en Australia, Timor y otras islas cercanas. Parásito de nidos de malúridos y otras especies. Se alimenta de insectos, especialmente orugas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 19,9 cm | 7.8 in |
| Peso | 24,2 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense 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 | Chalcites |
| Especies | Chalcites basalis |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo endangered?
How does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo nest?
What does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo?
What order and family does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family