Large Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx sparverioides
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Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparverioides) — 38–42 cm. The largest hawk-cuckoo; grey above; whitish below with heavy rufous streaking; barred tail. Inhabits forest and forest edge from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia and China. Migratory. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Famous for its 'brain-fever' call accelerating to a frenzied pitch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 47,0 cm | 18.5 in |
| Berat | 144,75 g | 5.11 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Large Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; white below with rufous streaking; hawk-like; long tail; yellow eye-ring; large size; streaked
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
Suara
Kicauan
Loud, far-carrying call; powerful resonant notes carrying across dense forest in South 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 | Hierococcyx |
| Spesies | Hierococcyx sparverioides |
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