Biak Coucal
Centropus chalybeus
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Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) — 42–48 cm. Glossy blue-black above; chestnut-rufous wings; pale buff underparts; heavy bill. Endemic to Biak Island, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Listed as Vulnerable due to its very restricted island range and ongoing habitat degradation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 39,1 cm | 15.4 in |
| Berat | 244,4 g | 8.62 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Black-hooded Coucal: black hood contrasting brown mantle; rufous-brown wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; bold hood
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Suara
Kicauan
Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famili | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Spesies | Centropus chalybeus |
Distribution
Biak Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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