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Cocos Cuckoo

Coccyzus ferrugineus

Vulnerable
Envergadura
25,9 cm
Peso
70,0 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

The Cocos Cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.9 cm and a weight of 70 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

Cocos Cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) — 31–35 cm. Richly rufous-brown above; cinnamon-buff below; graduated tail; yellow lower mandible. Endemic to Cocos Island, Costa Rica (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable due to its extremely restricted range and introduced predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,9 cm 10.2 in
Peso 70,0 g 2.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: HC.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Som

Canto

Loud, resonant melodic call; rich notes building in musical sequence through dense tropical 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 Coccyzus
Espécies Coccyzus ferrugineus

Distribution

Cocos Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Cocos Cuckoo endangered?
The Cocos Cuckoo has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Cocos Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: HC.
What does the Cocos Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, resonant melodic call; rich notes building in musical sequence through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Cocos Cuckoo?
The Cocos Cuckoo has a wingspan of 25.9 cm, weight of 70.0 g.
What order and family does the Cocos Cuckoo belong to?
The Cocos Cuckoo (Coccyzus ferrugineus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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