Malagasy Coucal
Centropus toulou
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-toulou"></birdfyi-bird>The Malagasy Coucal (Centropus toulou) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 154.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Cucal de Toalha (Centropus toulou), 38–42 cm. Plumagem reprodutiva negra com reflexo esverdeado, asas e dorso castanho-rufivos. Fora da estação, apresenta listras. Olhos vermelhos. Endêmico de Madagascar e algumas ilhas vizinhas. Habita florestas, matagais e jardins. Alimenta-se de insetos, lagartos e pequenos animais.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Peso | 154,5 g | 5.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SP.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Som
Canto
Melodic, beautiful descending phrase; clear flute-like notes with cascading richness, characteristic of Malagasy coua.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espécies | Centropus toulou |
Distribution
Malagasy 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