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Guira Cuckoo

Guira guira

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
34,7 cm
Масса
141,73333333333335 g
Семейство
Cuculidae
Отряд
Cuculiformes

The Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 141.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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О нас

A distinctive, socially gregarious cuckoo (36-42 cm) found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes. Shaggy orange-rufous crest, streaked plumage, and long tail. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and eggs. Often seen in noisy family groups.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 34,7 cm 13.7 in
Масса 141,73333333333335 g 5.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes from Brazil to Argentina. Resident and gregarious.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of open South American country; eats large insects, small frogs, lizards, and bird eggs. Beetles and grasshoppers are key prey items.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.

Звук

Пение

Loud, gurgling call with hollow quality; distinctive multi-tonal sound carrying across open African savanna.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Семейство Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Guira
Виды Guira guira

Distribution

Guira Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Guira Cuckoo eat?
Omnivore of open South American country; eats large insects, small frogs, lizards, and bird eggs. Beetles and grasshoppers are key prey items.
Where does the Guira Cuckoo live?
Found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes from Brazil to Argentina. Resident and gregarious.
Is the Guira Cuckoo endangered?
The Guira Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Guira Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 10-15 days. Fledging: 15 days.
What does the Guira Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, gurgling call with hollow quality; distinctive multi-tonal sound carrying across open African savanna.
How big is the Guira Cuckoo?
The Guira Cuckoo has a wingspan of 34.7 cm, weight of 141.73333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Guira Cuckoo belong to?
The Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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