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Saint Helena Cuckoo

Nannococcyx psix

Extinct
Poids
171,0 g
Famille
Cuculidae
Ordre
Cuculiformes

À propos

Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — ~25 cm. Extinct. Known only from subfossil remains from Saint Helena, South Atlantic. A small cuckoo inferred from bone morphology; likely became extinct following human colonisation of the island in the 16th century and the introduction of predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 171,0 g 6.03 oz

Identification

Plumage

Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island 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 Nannococcyx
Espèces Nannococcyx psix

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Foire aux questions

Is the Saint Helena Cuckoo endangered?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a conservation status of Extinct.
What does the Saint Helena Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Saint Helena Cuckoo?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a weight of 171.0 g.
What order and family does the Saint Helena Cuckoo belong to?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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