Violet Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysococcyx-xanthorhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.1 cm and a weight of 22.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) — 17 cm. Male: entire upperparts rich violet-purple with green gloss; barred white below; yellow-orange bill. Female: bronze-green above. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest from Myanmar through Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and flowerpeckers. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 20.1 cm | 7.9 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 22.2 g | 0.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: NO.
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Chrysococcyx |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus |
Distribution
Violet Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family