Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cuculus-micropterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 120.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 39.3 cm | 15.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 120.5 g | 4.25 oz |
การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์
ขนนก
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Cuculus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Cuculus micropterus |
Distribution
Indian Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family