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Jacobin Cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Least Concern
Envergadura
29,0 cm
Peso
83,5 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

The Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29 cm and a weight of 83.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) — 31–34 cm. Bold black-and-white; black crest; white underparts and wing patch; long tail. Widespread from Africa through the Indian subcontinent. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Migratory in part of its range. Insectivore. Known as 'Pied Crested Cuckoo'; its monsoon-season arrival in South Asia is celebrated.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 29,0 cm 11.4 in
Peso 83,5 g 2.95 oz

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

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Canto

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Família Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Clamator
Espécies Clamator jacobinus

Distribution

Jacobin Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Jacobin Cuckoo endangered?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jacobin Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
What does the Jacobin Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Jacobin Cuckoo?
The Jacobin Cuckoo has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 83.5 g.
What order and family does the Jacobin Cuckoo belong to?
The Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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