Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
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Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii) — 22–25 cm. Brown above with rufous barring; white below with heavy brown barring; yellow orbital ring. Inhabits forest and forest edge from India through Southeast Asia to the Lesser Sundas. Brood parasite targeting warblers and babblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 21,5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Poids | 32,95 g | 1.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Banded Bay Cuckoo: rufous bay-brown above; pale below with dark barring; supercilium; long barred tail; banded underparts pattern
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Son
Chant
Loud, resonant call with raucous quality; harsh carrying notes given from tropical forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cacomantis |
| Espèces | Cacomantis sonneratii |
Distribution
Banded Bay Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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