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Common Squirrel-cuckoo

Piaya cayana

Least Concern
날개 폭
29.1 cm
체중
103.85 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

소개

Common Squirrel-cuckoo (Piaya cayana) — 40–50 cm. Brilliant rufous-chestnut above and on breast; grey belly; yellow-green bill; very long tail with bold black-and-white tips. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Mexico to Bolivia and Argentina. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; agile forager in tree canopy catching large insects and caterpillars.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 29.1 cm 11.5 in
체중 103.85 g 3.66 oz

식별

깃털

Great Spotted Cuckoo: gray above with white spots; pale below; long white-spotted dark tail; long pale crest; European migrant

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 8 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Harsh, far-carrying call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Piaya
Piaya cayana

Distribution

Common Squirrel-cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Common Squirrel-cuckoo endangered?
The Common Squirrel-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Squirrel-cuckoo nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 8 days.
What does the Common Squirrel-cuckoo sound like?
Harsh, far-carrying call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
How big is the Common Squirrel-cuckoo?
The Common Squirrel-cuckoo has a wingspan of 29.1 cm, weight of 103.85 g.
What order and family does the Common Squirrel-cuckoo belong to?
The Common Squirrel-cuckoo (Piaya cayana) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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