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Violet Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus

Least Concern
날개 폭
20.1 cm
체중
22.2 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.1 cm and a weight of 22.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) — 17 cm. Male: entire upperparts rich violet-purple with green gloss; barred white below; yellow-orange bill. Female: bronze-green above. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest from Myanmar through Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and flowerpeckers. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 20.1 cm 7.9 in
체중 22.2 g 0.78 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: NO.

소리

노래

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Chrysococcyx
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus

Distribution

Violet Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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Is the Violet Cuckoo endangered?
The Violet Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Violet Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
How big is the Violet Cuckoo?
The Violet Cuckoo has a wingspan of 20.1 cm, weight of 22.2 g.
What order and family does the Violet Cuckoo belong to?
The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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