Buff-headed Coucal
Centropus milo
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-milo"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-headed Coucal (Centropus milo) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.8 cm and a weight of 766 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Buff-headed Coucal (Centropus milo) — 58–65 cm. Massive coucal; jet-black body; pale buff-yellow head and neck; heavy decurved bill. Endemic to the Solomon Islands in lowland forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic; builds a domed grass nest. Omnivore hunting large insects, lizards, frogs, and small mammals. One of the largest coucals globally.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 52,8 cm | 20.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 766,0 g | 27.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
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Tiếng Hót
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful hollow notes carrying far across Melanesian lowland 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 | Centropus |
| Loài | Centropus milo |
Distribution
Buff-headed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family