Green-billed Coucal
Centropus chlororhynchos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-chlororhynchos"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-billed Coucal (Centropus chlororhynchos) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33 cm and a weight of 244.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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À propos
Green-billed Coucal (Centropus chlororhynchos) — 43–47 cm. Blue-black with a long graduated tail; pale greenish bill. Endemic to Sri Lanka in wet forest and dense riverine scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects, and frogs. Vulnerable; highly forest-dependent and threatened by ongoing deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,0 cm | 13.0 in |
| Poids | 244,4 g | 8.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes given from tall African forest tree.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espèces | Centropus chlororhynchos |
Distribution
Green-billed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family