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Oriental Cuckoo

Cuculus optatus

Least Concern
Berat
102,26666666666667 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

The Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 102.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) — 30–33 cm. Grey above; barred white underparts; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Widespread breeder across Siberia, Russia, and northeast Asia; winters to Southeast Asia and Australia. Brood parasite targeting warblers and flycatchers. Insectivore. Long-distance migratory cuckoo.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 102,26666666666667 g 3.61 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Oriental Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; broad barring; Asian migrant species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Cuculus
Spesies Cuculus optatus

Distribution

Oriental Cuckoo has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Oriental Cuckoo endangered?
The Oriental Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Oriental Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Oriental Cuckoo?
The Oriental Cuckoo has a weight of 102.26666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Cuckoo belong to?
The Oriental Cuckoo (Cuculus optatus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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