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Biak Coucal

Centropus chalybeus

Near Threatened
Размах крыльев
39,1 cm
Масса
244,4 g
Семейство
Cuculidae
Отряд
Cuculiformes

The Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.1 cm and a weight of 244.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) — 42–48 cm. Glossy blue-black above; chestnut-rufous wings; pale buff underparts; heavy bill. Endemic to Biak Island, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Listed as Vulnerable due to its very restricted island range and ongoing habitat degradation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 39,1 cm 15.4 in
Масса 244,4 g 8.62 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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Пение

Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Семейство Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Centropus
Виды Centropus chalybeus

Distribution

Biak Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Biak Coucal endangered?
The Biak Coucal has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Biak Coucal sound like?
Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.
How big is the Biak Coucal?
The Biak Coucal has a wingspan of 39.1 cm, weight of 244.4 g.
What order and family does the Biak Coucal belong to?
The Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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