Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx nisicolor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hierococcyx-nisicolor"></birdfyi-bird>The Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 81.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El cucúl de halcón silbador (Hierococcyx nisicolor) mide 28-31 cm. Tiene partes superiores gris-marrones y partes inferiores pálidas con manchas rojizas. Parásito de nido. Habita en los bosques del Himalaya, el sureste de Asia y el sur de China. Su llamada es un silbido agudo y repetitivo que recuerda al del gaviotín. Especie poco estudiada. Frecuenta bosques de hoja caduca y mixtos en las estribaciones montañosas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 81,1 g | 2.86 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; pale below with rufous barring; hawk-mimic; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; distinctive whistle
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, raucous call; harsh penetrating notes building in rapid excited sequence from forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Hierococcyx |
| Especies | Hierococcyx nisicolor |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo endangered?
How does the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo nest?
What does the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo?
What order and family does the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family