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Pied Coucal

Centropus ateralbus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
42,0 cm
Khối Lượng
336,75 g
Họ
Cuculidae
Bộ
Cuculiformes

The Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42 cm and a weight of 336.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) — 55–60 cm. Striking black-and-white coucal; glossy black wings and tail; pure white head, neck, and underparts. Restricted to New Britain and nearby islands (Papua New Guinea) in forest edge and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects, and small vertebrates. Status locally secure.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Khối Lượng 336,75 g 11.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CV.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Họ Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Centropus
Loài Centropus ateralbus

Distribution

Pied Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Pied Coucal endangered?
The Pied Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pied Coucal nest?
Nest type: CV.
What does the Pied Coucal sound like?
Loud, far-carrying cooing call; deep resonant notes given repeatedly from tall forest tree in Africa.
How big is the Pied Coucal?
The Pied Coucal has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 336.75 g.
What order and family does the Pied Coucal belong to?
The Pied Coucal (Centropus ateralbus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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