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Jacobin Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
29.0 cm
वजन
83.5 g
कुल
Cuculidae
गण
Cuculiformes

के बारे में

Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) — 31–34 cm. Bold black-and-white; black crest; white underparts and wing patch; long tail. Widespread from Africa through the Indian subcontinent. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Migratory in part of its range. Insectivore. Known as 'Pied Crested Cuckoo'; its monsoon-season arrival in South Asia is celebrated.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 29.0 cm 11.4 in
वजन 83.5 g 2.95 oz

पहचान

पंख

Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled feather texture distinctive

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

ध्वनि

गीत

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
कुल Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Clamator
प्रजातियां Clamator jacobinus

Distribution

Jacobin Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Jacobin Cuckoo endangered?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jacobin Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
What does the Jacobin Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Jacobin Cuckoo?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 83.5 g.
What order and family does the Jacobin Cuckoo belong to?
The Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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