Red-billed Ground-cuckoo
Neomorphus pucheranii
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Red-billed Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus pucheranii) — 46–50 cm. Greenish-brown above; rufous-buff below; bright red decurved bill; bare blue orbital patch. Inhabits dense lowland forest of western Amazonia in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. Non-parasitic; terrestrial; follows army ants for flushed prey. Insectivore. Secretive and rarely observed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 33,7 cm | 13.3 in |
| Poids | 330,0 g | 11.64 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Goliath Coucal: very large; dark brown above; rich rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; impressive large size
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Loud, harsh cackling call; piercing raucous notes carrying well across tall dense tropical forest habitat.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Espèces | Neomorphus pucheranii |
Distribution
Red-billed Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family