Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Neomorphus rufipennis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neomorphus-rufipennis"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus rufipennis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.1 cm and a weight of 381.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus rufipennis) — 46–50 cm. Bronze-green above; rufous wing panels; pale buff below. Found in humid forest of Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. Non-parasitic; follows army ants. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator. Rarely encountered; Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 34,1 cm | 13.4 in |
| Peso | 381,25 g | 13.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying across dense lowland tropical forest floor.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Especies | Neomorphus rufipennis |
Distribution
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo endangered?
What does the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo?
What order and family does the Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family