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White-crowned Cuckoo

Caliechthrus leucolophus

Least Concern
날개 폭
34.8 cm
체중
112.75 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

The White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.8 cm and a weight of 112.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) — 30–34 cm. Striking; black-and-white; white crown and underparts; black back and wings; long tail. Inhabits lowland forest and forest edge of New Guinea. Brood parasite; hosts include whistlers. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 34.8 cm 13.7 in
체중 112.75 g 3.98 oz

식별

깃털

White-crowned Cuckoo: white crown; dark brown mantle; pale below; long dark tail; distinctive white crown contrasting dark body

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes building in sequence from forest perch.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Caliechthrus
Caliechthrus leucolophus

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자주 묻는 질문

Is the White-crowned Cuckoo endangered?
The White-crowned Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the White-crowned Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes building in sequence from forest perch.
How big is the White-crowned Cuckoo?
The White-crowned Cuckoo has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 112.75 g.
What order and family does the White-crowned Cuckoo belong to?
The White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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