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Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Least Concern
Envergure
27,4 cm
Poids
53,20000000000001 g
Famille
Cuculidae
Ordre
Cuculiformes

The Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.4 cm and a weight of 53.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) — 26–31 cm. Brown above; white below; all-dark bill; narrow red orbital ring; tail with small white spots. Migratory breeder in eastern North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in tent caterpillars and other hairy larvae.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 27,4 cm 10.8 in
Poids 53,20000000000001 g 1.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Son

Chant

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep notes audible across dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coccyzus
Espèces Coccyzus erythropthalmus

Distribution

Black-billed Cuckoo has been recorded in 7 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-billed Cuckoo endangered?
The Black-billed Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-billed Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 10-11 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
What does the Black-billed Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep notes audible across dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Black-billed Cuckoo?
The Black-billed Cuckoo has a wingspan of 27.4 cm, weight of 53.20000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Black-billed Cuckoo belong to?
The Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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