Coppery-tailed Coucal
Centropus cupreicaudus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-cupreicaudus"></birdfyi-bird>The Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.2 cm and a weight of 264 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Cucal-de-cauda-cobreada (Centropus cupreicaudus), 38–44 cm. Dorso castanho-ruivo, cauda com reflexo cobreado, partes inferiores negras com brilho verde-azulado. Olhos vermelhos. Habita pastagens alagadas e matagais ao longo de rios na África Central e Austral. Alimenta-se de insetos, rãs e pequenos roedores.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,2 cm | 16.6 in |
| Peso | 264,0 g | 9.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: DM.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Som
Canto
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying across dense tropical forest habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espécies | Centropus cupreicaudus |
Distribution
Coppery-tailed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family