Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cercococcyx olivinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cercococcyx-olivinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx olivinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 65.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Cuculo-de-peito-oliva (Cercococcyx olivinus), 26–30 cm. Partes superiores oliváceas com marcações escuras, partes inferiores com barras rufivas e brancas, cauda longa. Habita florestas tropicais da África Ocidental e Central. Parasita ninhos de outras aves. Alimenta-se de insetos e lagartas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Peso | 65,83333333333333 g | 2.32 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; very long graduated dark tail; red eye; olive coloration diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: NO.
Som
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest canopy. 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 olivinus |
Distribution
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family