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Malagasy Coucal

Centropus toulou

Least Concern
Envergure
31,1 cm
Poids
154,5 g
Famille
Cuculidae
Ordre
Cuculiformes

À propos

Malagasy Coucal (Centropus toulou) — 38–44 cm. Rufous-chestnut above; black head and underparts; long tail. Endemic to Madagascar in forest edge, secondary vegetation, and wetland margins. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Two subspecies; common throughout the island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 31,1 cm 12.2 in
Poids 154,5 g 5.45 oz

Identification

Plumage

Sulawesi Coucal: dark glossy brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Son

Chant

Melodic, beautiful descending phrase; clear flute-like notes with cascading richness, characteristic of Malagasy coua.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Malagasy Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Malagasy Coucal endangered?
The Malagasy Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Malagasy Coucal nest?
Nest type: SP.
What does the Malagasy Coucal sound like?
Melodic, beautiful descending phrase; clear flute-like notes with cascading richness, characteristic of Malagasy coua.
How big is the Malagasy Coucal?
The Malagasy Coucal has a wingspan of 31.1 cm, weight of 154.5 g.
What order and family does the Malagasy Coucal belong to?
The Malagasy Coucal (Centropus toulou) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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