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Sahul Brush Cuckoo

Cacomantis variolosus

Least Concern
Envergure
23,1 cm
Poids
35,0 g
Famille
Cuculidae
Ordre
Cuculiformes
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À propos

Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; variable plumage; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Found in forest, mangroves, and secondary growth in New Guinea, north Australia, and Melanesia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones and other warblers. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,1 cm 9.1 in
Poids 35,0 g 1.23 oz

Identification

Plumage

Sahul Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green orbital ring; Sahul region Australasian species

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Son

Chant

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. 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 variolosus

Distribution

Sahul Brush Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo endangered?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.
What does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a wingspan of 23.1 cm, weight of 35.0 g.
What order and family does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo belong to?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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