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Biak Coucal

Centropus chalybeus

Near Threatened
Envergadura
39,1 cm
Peso
244,4 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

The Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 244.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

Cucal de Buru (Centropus chalybeus), 35–40 cm. Plumagem principalmente preta com reflexos azul-esverdeados brilhantes, asas castanho-rufivas. Olhos vermelhos, bico robusto. Endêmico das florestas densas da ilha de Buru, Indonésia. Solitário e discreto, move-se entre a vegetação baixa em busca de insetos e pequenos vertebrados.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 39,1 cm 15.4 in
Peso 244,4 g 8.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Família Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Centropus
Espécies Centropus chalybeus

Distribution

Biak Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Biak Coucal endangered?
The Biak Coucal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Biak Coucal sound like?
Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.
How big is the Biak Coucal?
The Biak Coucal has a wingspan of 39.1 cm, weight of 244.4 g.
What order and family does the Biak Coucal belong to?
The Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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