Burchell's Coucal
Centropus burchellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-burchellii"></birdfyi-bird>The Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 182.2 g.
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Giới Thiệu
Burchell's Coucal (Centropus burchellii) — 37–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; white supercilium. Inhabits rank grass, forest edge, and gardens of southern Africa. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed nest in dense grass. Omnivore; often known as 'rainbird' because its call is associated with rainy weather.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Khối Lượng | 182,2 g | 6.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: DM.
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, raucous call with harsh character; piercing notes carrying impressively through dense humid forest.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Họ | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Loài | Centropus burchellii |
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
How does the Burchell's Coucal nest?
What does the Burchell's Coucal sound like?
How big is the Burchell's Coucal?
What order and family does the Burchell's Coucal belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family