Burchell's Coucal
Centropus burchellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-burchellii"></birdfyi-bird>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 |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Steere's Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Philippine island endemic
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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