Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus monachus
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Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) — 40–45 cm. Chestnut wings; glossy blue-black head and underparts; long tail. Inhabits forest edge, riverine scrub, and rank grassland across Central and East Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; forages in dense vegetation. Distinctive bubbling call carries far.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 36,1 cm | 14.2 in |
| Berat | 207,25 g | 7.31 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Unirufous Coucal: entirely rich rufous-brown above and below; dark graduated tail; red eye; uniformly rufous distinctive plumage
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: DM.
Ukuran Sarang
3
Suara
Kicauan
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively far through dense forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famili | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Spesies | Centropus monachus |
Distribution
Blue-headed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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