Burchell's Coucal
Centropus burchellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-burchellii"></birdfyi-bird>The Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 182.2 g.
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О нас
Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) — 37–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; white supercilium. Inhabits rank grass, forest edge, and gardens of southern Africa. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed nest in dense grass. Omnivore; often known as 'rainbird' because its call is associated with rainy weather.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Масса | 182,2 g | 6.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: DM.
Звук
Пение
Loud, raucous call with harsh character; piercing notes carrying impressively through dense humid forest.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Семейство | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Виды | Centropus burchellii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family