Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx montanus
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Cuculo-de-montanha (Cercococcyx montanus), 26–31 cm. Partes superiores castanho-acinzentadas, partes inferiores esbranquiçadas com barras castanhas, cauda longa e graduada. Habita florestas de montanha e bambuzais na África Oriental. Parasita ninhos de outras aves. Alimenta-se de insetos, especialmente lagartas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,3 cm | 11.5 in |
| Peso | 58,0 g | 2.05 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo: brown above; pale below with dark barring; very long graduated dark barred tail; red eye; barred pattern
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO.
Som
Canto
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying through dense humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cercococcyx |
| Espécies | Cercococcyx montanus |
Distribution
Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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