falcão-cuco
Aviceda cuculoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aviceda-cuculoides"></birdfyi-bird>The falcão-cuco (Aviceda cuculoides) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.9 cm and a weight of 261 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
The African Cuckoo-hawk weighs about 261g and inhabits sub-Saharan African forests. Despite its hawk shape, it feeds mainly on insects, lizards, and chameleons.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 52,9 cm | 20.8 in |
| Peso | 261,0 g | 9.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 30-42 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Família | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aviceda |
| Espécies | Aviceda cuculoides |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز الوقواق الأفريقي |
| Chinese | 非洲鹃隼 |
| French | Baza coucou |
| Japanese | アフリカカッコウハヤブサ |
| Portuguese | falcão-cuco |
| Spanish | baza africano |
| Turkish | Afrika guguk şahini |
| Vietnamese | Cu cu diều hâu châu Phi |
Distribution
falcão-cuco has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the falcão-cuco endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family