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Sahul Brush Cuckoo

Cacomantis variolosus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
23,1 cm
Khối Lượng
35,0 g
Họ
Cuculidae
Bộ
Cuculiformes
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Giới Thiệu

Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; variable plumage; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Found in forest, mangroves, and secondary growth in New Guinea, north Australia, and Melanesia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones and other warblers. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 23,1 cm 9.1 in
Khối Lượng 35,0 g 1.23 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Sahul Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green orbital ring; Sahul region Australasian species

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Họ Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Cacomantis
Loài Cacomantis variolosus

Distribution

Sahul Brush Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo endangered?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 17-19 days.
What does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Sahul Brush Cuckoo?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo has a wingspan of 23.1 cm, weight of 35.0 g.
What order and family does the Sahul Brush Cuckoo belong to?
The Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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