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Jacobin Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,0 cm
Peso
83,5 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes
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Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) — 31–34 cm. Bold black-and-white; black crest; white underparts and wing patch; long tail. Widespread from Africa through the Indian subcontinent. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Migratory in part of its range. Insectivore. Known as 'Pied Crested Cuckoo'; its monsoon-season arrival in South Asia is celebrated.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,0 cm 11.4 in
Peso 83,5 g 2.95 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled feather texture distinctive

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

Sonido

Canto

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Cuculiformes (Cuclillos)
Familia Cuculidae (Cucos)
Genus Clamator
Especies Clamator jacobinus

Distribution

Jacobin Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Jacobin Cuckoo endangered?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jacobin Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
What does the Jacobin Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Jacobin Cuckoo?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 83.5 g.
What order and family does the Jacobin Cuckoo belong to?
The Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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