Levaillant's Cuckoo
Clamator levaillantii
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Levaillant's Cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) — 38–42 cm. Prominent black crest; dark above; white below with heavy black streaking on throat and breast; long tail. Found in woodland, savanna, and scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting babblers (Turdoides). Insectivore. Nomadic, following rains.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,9 cm | 13.7 in |
| Peso | 121,8 g | 4.30 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Black-bellied Malkoha: dark green-black above; black belly; bare red facial skin; long dark tail; southeast Asian malkoha
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 9-10 days.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; clear notes carrying through tropical forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Clamator |
| Especies | Clamator levaillantii |
Distribution
Levaillant's Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
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