Senegal Coucal
Centropus senegalensis
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Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) — 38–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; red eye. Widespread in Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Zambia; inhabits grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; frequently seen perching openly and flushing through tall grass.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,2 cm | 13.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 164,83333333333334 g | 5.81 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Shining Bronze Coucal: glossy purple-blue sheen overall; chestnut wings; dark graduated tail; red eye; brilliant iridescence
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-5
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying far through lowland dense forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Familya | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Türler | Centropus senegalensis |
Distribution
Senegal Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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