Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx varius
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Common Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius) — 34–38 cm. Grey above; pale below with rufous streaking; hawk-like flight; barred tail. Widespread across the Indian subcontinent in forest, woodland, and plantation. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Insectivore. Its frantic rising call of 'brain-fever' is iconic in South Asian soundscapes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Poids | 101,5 g | 3.58 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Common Hawk-Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; hawk-mimic; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; brain-fever bird
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: NO.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating far-carrying notes given from forest canopy. 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 varius |
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