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Rufous Coucal
Centropus unirufus
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
33,5 cm
Peso
178,4 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes
Sobre
Cucal-ruivo de 35–40 cm de cor marrom-avermelhada uniforme, endêmico do norte das Filipinas, especialmente Luzon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Peso | 178,4 g | 6.29 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Short-toed Coucal: brown above; rufous wings; buff below; shorter tail than other coucals; red eye; more compact build
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Som
Canto
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Espécies | Centropus unirufus |
Distribution
Rufous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Rufous Coucal endangered?
The Rufous Coucal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Rufous Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
How big is the Rufous Coucal?
The Rufous Coucal has a wingspan of 33.5 cm, weight of 178.4 g.
What order and family does the Rufous Coucal belong to?
The Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.
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Black-throated Coucal
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