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Senegal Coucal

Centropus senegalensis

Least Concern

Envergure

33,2 cm

Poids

164,83333333333334 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) — 38–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; red eye. Widespread in Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Zambia; inhabits grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; frequently seen perching openly and flushing through tall grass.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	33,2 cm	13.1 in
Poids	164,83333333333334 g	5.81 oz

Identification

Plumage

Shining Bronze Coucal: glossy purple-blue sheen overall; chestnut wings; dark graduated tail; red eye; brilliant iridescence

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Son

Chant

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying far through lowland dense forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Centropus
Espèces	Centropus senegalensis

Distribution

Senegal Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded