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Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo

Chalcites basalis

Least Concern

Envergadura

19,9 cm

Peso

24,2 g

Família

Cuculidae

Ordem

Cuculiformes

Sobre

Cuculo-reluzente-de-horsfield (Chalcites basalis), 15–17 cm. Partes superiores verde-cobreadas brilhantes, partes inferiores com barras brancas e castanhas, olhos vermelhos. Habita florestas e matagais de eucalipto na Austrália. Parasita ninhos de outros pássaros. Alimenta-se de insetos, especialmente lagartas peludas.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergadura	19,9 cm	7.8 in
Peso	24,2 g	0.85 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Little Bronze-cuckoo (Minutillus alt): small; golden-bronze iridescence; white barred below; reddish eye; typical bronze cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Som

Canto

Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense 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	Chalcites
Espécies	Chalcites basalis

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo endangered?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo nest?

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

What does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo sound like?

Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo has a wingspan of 19.9 cm, weight of 24.2 g.

What order and family does the Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo belong to?

The Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.