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Striped Cuckoo

Tapera naevia

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
21,2 cm
Berat
49,980000000000004 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized cuckoo (28-30 cm) found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America. Brown-streaked plumage with a distinctive rufous cap and long tail. A brood parasite, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly ovenbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 21,2 cm 8.3 in
Berat 49,980000000000004 g 1.76 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Little Bronze-cuckoo (alt): small bronze-green cuckoo; barred white below; red eye; golden-bronze iridescence; typical bronze-cuckoo

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Tapera
Spesies Tapera naevia

Distribution

Striped Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Striped Cuckoo eat?
Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small lizards from low scrub.
Where does the Striped Cuckoo live?
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
Is the Striped Cuckoo endangered?
The Striped Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Striped Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 16-18 days.
What does the Striped Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
How big is the Striped Cuckoo?
The Striped Cuckoo has a wingspan of 21.2 cm, weight of 49.980000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Striped Cuckoo belong to?
The Striped Cuckoo (Tapera naevia) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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