African Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-gularis"></birdfyi-bird>The African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.8 cm and a weight of 105 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 41.8 cm | 16.5 in |
| वजन | 105.0 g | 3.70 oz |
पहचान
पंख
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20-23 days.
ध्वनि
गीत
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| कुल | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| प्रजातियां | Cuculus gularis |
Distribution
African Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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