Greater Ani
Crotophaga major
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A large, all-black cuckoo (46-48 cm) with a keeled bill and long tail. Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Gregarious, often in groups of 8-20. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator. Communal nester, with several females sharing nests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 38,7 cm | 15.2 in |
| Berat | 184,625 g | 6.51 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Black-eared Bronze-cuckoo: dark ear patch; bronze-green above; barred white below; red eye; distinctive dark ear patches; small
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Resident in lowland wetland habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivore of tropical South American marshes; eats hairy caterpillars, large beetles, and small lizards. Also takes grasshoppers and small frogs.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 8-10 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-7
Suara
Kicauan
Soft, wheezy call with plaintive quality; delicate notes given quietly from dense grassland cover at dawn.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famili | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Crotophaga |
| Spesies | Crotophaga major |
Distribution
Greater Ani has been recorded in 4 countries.
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