Diederik Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx caprius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysococcyx-caprius"></birdfyi-bird>The Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.7 cm and a weight of 32.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) — 18–20 cm. Male: iridescent green with white spots; white eye-stripe; red eye; white below with green barring. Female: bronze-green with copper streaks. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in woodland and savanna. Brood parasite targeting weavers. Insectivore. Named for its 'dee-dee-dee-diederik' call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 22.7 cm | 8.9 in |
| वजन | 32.44 g | 1.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
ध्वनि
गीत
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| कुल | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Chrysococcyx |
| प्रजातियां | Chrysococcyx caprius |
Distribution
Diederik Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family