Coppery-tailed Coucal
Centropus cupreicaudus
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Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) — 45–50 cm. Large; chestnut back; black head; tail with coppery-bronze gloss; stout bill. Found in rank grass, papyrus, and dense scrub of Central to southern Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; associated with floodplain habitats. Near Threatened due to wetland drainage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 42,2 cm | 16.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 264,0 g | 9.31 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Green-billed Coucal: green bill contrasting dark head; glossy black-brown above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: DM.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-4
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying across dense tropical forest habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Familya | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Türler | Centropus cupreicaudus |
Distribution
Coppery-tailed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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