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Saint Helena Cuckoo

Nannococcyx psix

Extinct

Peso

171,0 g

Família

Cuculidae

Ordem

Cuculiformes

Sobre

Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — ~25 cm. Extinct. Known only from subfossil remains from Saint Helena, South Atlantic. A small cuckoo inferred from bone morphology; likely became extinct following human colonisation of the island in the 16th century and the introduction of predators.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Peso	171,0 g	6.03 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Estado de conservação

Extinct

IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island 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	Nannococcyx
Espécies	Nannococcyx psix

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Saint Helena Cuckoo endangered?

The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a conservation status of Extinct.

What does the Saint Helena Cuckoo sound like?

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Saint Helena Cuckoo?

The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a weight of 171.0 g.

What order and family does the Saint Helena Cuckoo belong to?

The Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.