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Goliath Coucal

Centropus goliath

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
53,8 cm
Berat
509,0 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) — 65–75 cm. The largest coucal; all-dark with a massive decurved bill; faint bronze-green gloss; very long tail. Endemic to the Moluccas, Indonesia, in primary lowland forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts large lizards, birds, frogs, and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 53,8 cm 21.2 in
Berat 509,0 g 17.95 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Lesser Coucal: smaller; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; less glossy

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Goliath Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Goliath Coucal endangered?
The Goliath Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Goliath Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.
How big is the Goliath Coucal?
The Goliath Coucal has a wingspan of 53.8 cm, weight of 509.0 g.
What order and family does the Goliath Coucal belong to?
The Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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