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Pied Coucal

Centropus ateralbus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
42,0 cm
Berat
336,75 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) — 55–60 cm. Striking black-and-white coucal; glossy black wings and tail; pure white head, neck, and underparts. Restricted to New Britain and nearby islands (Papua New Guinea) in forest edge and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects, and small vertebrates. Status locally secure.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Berat 336,75 g 11.88 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Biak Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Biak island endemic

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Centropus
Spesies Centropus ateralbus

Distribution

Pied Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Pied Coucal endangered?
The Pied Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Coucal nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Pied Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.
How big is the Pied Coucal?
The Pied Coucal has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 336.75 g.
What order and family does the Pied Coucal belong to?
The Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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