Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-violaceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.6 cm and a weight of 500 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) — 45–50 cm. Entirely deep blue-violet with a glossy sheen; long graduated tail; heavy black bill. Endemic to Manus Island and Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 49,6 cm | 19.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 500,0 g | 17.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
3
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Familya | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Türler | Centropus violaceus |
Distribution
Violaceous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family