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Buff-headed Coucal

Centropus milo

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
52,8 cm
Масса
766,0 g
Семейство
Cuculidae
Отряд
Cuculiformes

О нас

Buff-headed Coucal (Centropus milo) — 58–65 cm. Massive coucal; jet-black body; pale buff-yellow head and neck; heavy decurved bill. Endemic to the Solomon Islands in lowland forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic; builds a domed grass nest. Omnivore hunting large insects, lizards, frogs, and small mammals. One of the largest coucals globally.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 52,8 cm 20.8 in
Масса 766,0 g 27.02 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Black-faced Coucal: glossy black face; dark brown mantle; rufous wings; black underparts; red eye; long dark tail; bold facial mask

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Звук

Пение

Deep, resonant booming call; powerful hollow notes carrying far across Melanesian lowland forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Buff-headed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Buff-headed Coucal endangered?
The Buff-headed Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Buff-headed Coucal sound like?
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful hollow notes carrying far across Melanesian lowland forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Buff-headed Coucal?
The Buff-headed Coucal has a wingspan of 52.8 cm, weight of 766.0 g.
What order and family does the Buff-headed Coucal belong to?
The Buff-headed Coucal (Centropus milo) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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