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Black Coucal

Centropus grillii

Least Concern

Размах крыльев

32,0 cm

Масса

117,66666666666667 g

Семейство

Cuculidae

Отряд

Cuculiformes

О нас

Black Coucal (Centropus grillii) — 30–35 cm. Entirely glossy black with chestnut wings in breeding plumage; non-breeding birds streaked brown. Found in tall grass and reed beds across sub-Saharan Africa. Non-parasitic; notable for reverse sex roles — female larger, male incubates and raises young. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Размах крыльев	32,0 cm	12.6 in
Масса	117,66666666666667 g	4.15 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Brown Coucal: dark brown above; rufous-brown wings; buff below; long brown tail; orange-red eye; brownish plumage; African species

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland

Охранный статус

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SP. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Размер кладки

3-6

Звук

Пение

Melodic, flute-like phrase with musical quality; clear rich notes cascading pleasantly from Madagascar forest.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Black Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded