Whistling Yellowbill
Ceuthmochares australis
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Whistling Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares australis) — 30–35 cm. Very similar to Chattering Yellowbill — grey plumage; yellow bill; long tail — but distinguished by its melodic whistled song rather than chattering calls. Found in forest and forest edge in East and Southeast Africa from Kenya to Mozambique. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Poids | 64,2 g | 2.26 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue Coua: brilliant turquoise-blue overall; darker wings; bare facial skin; long graduated tail; Madagascar endemic; spectacular blue
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Son
Chant
Loud, harsh call with penetrating quality; rough resonant notes carrying through dense forest habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Ceuthmochares |
| Espèces | Ceuthmochares australis |
Distribution
Whistling Yellowbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family