Burchell's Coucal
Centropus burchellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-burchellii"></birdfyi-bird>The Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 182.2 g.
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Sobre
Cucal de Burchell (Centropus burchellii), 37–42 cm. Dorso castanho, asas avermelhadas, cabeça, pescoço e ventre negros com brilho verde metálico. Olhos vermelhos, bico robusto e curvo, cauda longa. Habita arbustos, pastagens e jardins da África do Sul. Alimenta-se de insetos, pequenos vertebrados e frutas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 182,2 g | 6.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: DM.
Som
Canto
Loud, raucous call with harsh character; piercing notes carrying impressively through dense humid forest.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espécies | Centropus burchellii |
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family