Malay Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx fugax
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Malay Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx fugax) — 28–32 cm. Brown-grey above; rufous breast band; whitish barred belly; barred tail; yellow orbital ring. Inhabits forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Brood parasite targeting flycatchers and babblers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 35,0 cm | 13.8 in |
| Poids | 69,25 g | 2.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Malay Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; white below with rufous barring; hawk-like; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; Malaysian species
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Son
Chant
Loud, harsh raucous call; penetrating rough notes given from forest canopy in Southeast 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 | Hierococcyx |
| Espèces | Hierococcyx fugax |
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Similar Birds
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