Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Neomorphus rufipennis
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À propos
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus rufipennis) — 46–50 cm. Bronze-green above; rufous wing panels; pale buff below. Found in humid forest of Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. Non-parasitic; follows army ants. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator. Rarely encountered; Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,1 cm | 13.4 in |
| Poids | 381,25 g | 13.45 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pheasant Coucal: dark glossy black head and body; rufous-brown wings; strongly barred dark tail; reddish eye; terrestrial habits
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying across dense lowland tropical forest floor.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Neomorphus |
| Espèces | Neomorphus rufipennis |
Distribution
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family