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Goliath Coucal

Centropus goliath

Least Concern
Envergadura
53,8 cm
Peso
509,0 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

The Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.8 cm and a weight of 509 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Cucal-golias (Centropus goliath), 58–68 cm. O maior cucal do mundo. Plumagem preta com reflexos verde-azulados e asas castanho-avermelhadas. Olhos vermelhos, bico muito robusto e curvado. Endêmico das florestas das Molucas do Norte, Indonésia. Alimenta-se de insetos grandes, lagartos e pequenos mamíferos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 53,8 cm 21.2 in
Peso 509,0 g 17.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Canto

Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Goliath Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Goliath Coucal endangered?
The Goliath Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Goliath Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying coo with resonant quality; deep notes building in dramatic sequence from forest perch.
How big is the Goliath Coucal?
The Goliath Coucal has a wingspan of 53.8 cm, weight of 509.0 g.
What order and family does the Goliath Coucal belong to?
The Goliath Coucal (Centropus goliath) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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