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Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus monachus
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Least Concern
翼開長
36.1 cm
体重
207.25 g
科
Cuculidae
目
Cuculiformes
について
ブルーヘッド・カッコウ (Centropus monachus) — 40〜45 cm。栗色の翼；光沢ある青黒色の頭部と下面；長い尾。中・東部アフリカの林縁・河畔低木地・丈高い草地に生息。非托卵性。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 36.1 cm | 14.2 in |
| 体重 | 207.25 g | 7.31 oz |
識別
羽毛
Unirufous Coucal: entirely rich rufous-brown above and below; dark graduated tail; red eye; uniformly rufous distinctive plumage
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: DM.
一腹卵数
3
鳴き声
さえずり
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively far through dense forest.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| 種 | Centropus monachus |
Distribution
Blue-headed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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External Databases
よくある質問
Is the Blue-headed Coucal endangered?
The Blue-headed Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-headed Coucal nest?
Nest type: DM.
What does the Blue-headed Coucal sound like?
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively far through dense forest.
How big is the Blue-headed Coucal?
The Blue-headed Coucal has a wingspan of 36.1 cm, weight of 207.25 g.
What order and family does the Blue-headed Coucal belong to?
The Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.
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