Striped Cuckoo
Tapera naevia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tapera-naevia"></birdfyi-bird>The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 50 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Peso | 49,980000000000004 g | 1.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
Sonido
Canto
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Tapera |
| Especies | Tapera naevia |
Distribution
Striped Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family