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Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo

Chalcites basalis

Least Concern

Envergure

19,9 cm

Poids

24,2 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-brown above with a green gloss; heavily barred white-and-brown below; indistinct supercilium. Widespread across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and scrub. Migratory. Brood parasite primarily targeting fairy-wrens. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	19,9 cm	7.8 in
Poids	24,2 g	0.85 oz

Identification

Plumage

Little Bronze-cuckoo (Minutillus alt): small; golden-bronze iridescence; white barred below; reddish eye; typical bronze cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Son

Chant

Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well 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	Chalcites
Espèces	Chalcites basalis

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Foire aux questions

Is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo endangered?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

What does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo sound like?

Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo has a wingspan of 19.9 cm, weight of 24.2 g.

What order and family does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo belong to?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.