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Striped Cuckoo

Tapera naevia

Least Concern
Envergure
21,2 cm
Poids
49,980000000000004 g
Famille
Cuculidae
Ordre
Cuculiformes

The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 50 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A medium-sized cuckoo (28-30 cm) found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America. Brown-streaked plumage with a distinctive rufous cap and long tail. A brood parasite, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly ovenbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 21,2 cm 8.3 in
Poids 49,980000000000004 g 1.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.

Son

Chant

Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Tapera
Espèces Tapera naevia

Distribution

Striped Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Striped Cuckoo eat?
Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.
Where does the Striped Cuckoo live?
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
Is the Striped Cuckoo endangered?
The Striped Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Striped Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
What does the Striped Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
How big is the Striped Cuckoo?
The Striped Cuckoo has a wingspan of 21.2 cm, weight of 49.980000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Striped Cuckoo belong to?
The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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