Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-sinensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.5 cm and a weight of 281.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Cucal-maior (Centropus sinensis), 47–52 cm. Grande, com cabeça e partes inferiores negras com brilho azulado e asas castanho-avermelhadas. Olhos vermelhos, bico robusto. Amplamente distribuído em matagais, arrozais e bordas de florestas da Ásia Meridional e Sudeste Asiático. Alimenta-se de insetos, lagartos e ovos de aves.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 42,5 cm | 16.7 in |
| Peso | 281,5 g | 9.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SP.
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Som
Canto
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espécies | Centropus sinensis |
Distribution
Greater Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family