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Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus musschenbroeki

Least Concern
Envergadura
25,6 cm
Peso
29,7 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes

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Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus musschenbroeki) — 24–27 cm. Glossy black; deeply forked tail; white vent barring. Endemic to the Moluccas and Sulawesi, Indonesia. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly studied.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Peso 29,7 g 1.05 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo: glossy black overall; drongo-like forked tail; pale tail tips; red eye; Moluccas island endemic drongo-cuckoo

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: NO.

Sonido

Canto

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes carrying through dense humid forest in Southeast Asia.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo endangered?
The Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes carrying through dense humid forest in Southeast Asia.
How big is the Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo?
The Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 29.7 g.
What order and family does the Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo belong to?
The Moluccan Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus musschenbroeki) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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