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Diederik Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx caprius

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
22,7 cm
Berat
32,44 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) — 18–20 cm. Male: iridescent green with white spots; white eye-stripe; red eye; white below with green barring. Female: bronze-green with copper streaks. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in woodland and savanna. Brood parasite targeting weavers. Insectivore. Named for its 'dee-dee-dee-diederik' call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 22,7 cm 8.9 in
Berat 32,44 g 1.14 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Broad-billed Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; broadly barred white below; wide complete bars; reddish eye; Australian species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Chrysococcyx
Spesies Chrysococcyx caprius

Distribution

Diederik Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Diederik Cuckoo endangered?
The Diederik Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Diederik Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
What does the Diederik Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Diederik Cuckoo?
The Diederik Cuckoo has a wingspan of 22.7 cm, weight of 32.44 g.
What order and family does the Diederik Cuckoo belong to?
The Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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