Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Cacomantis castaneiventris
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Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis castaneiventris) — 20–24 cm. Grey above; bright chestnut breast and belly; grey chin; yellow orbital ring. Restricted to rainforest and forest edge of Cape York Peninsula, Australia, and southern New Guinea. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 31,5 g | 1.11 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo: rich chestnut breast; gray-brown above; pale belly; long dark tail; red orbital ring; bold chestnut breast
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO.
Som
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with chestnut-breasted quality; deep hollow notes carrying through Pacific forest.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cacomantis |
| Espécies | Cacomantis castaneiventris |
Distribution
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family