Diederik Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx caprius
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Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) — 18–20 cm. Male: iridescent green with white spots; white eye-stripe; red eye; white below with green barring. Female: bronze-green with copper streaks. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in woodland and savanna. Brood parasite targeting weavers. Insectivore. Named for its 'dee-dee-dee-diederik' call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 22,7 cm | 8.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 32,44 g | 1.14 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Broad-billed Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; broadly barred white below; wide complete bars; reddish eye; Australian species
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Ses
Şarkı
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Familya | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Chrysococcyx |
| Türler | Chrysococcyx caprius |
Distribution
Diederik Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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