Pheasant Coucal
Centropus phasianinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-phasianinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.8 cm and a weight of 331.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) — 55–70 cm. Very long-tailed; black head and underparts in breeding; streaked brown in non-breeding; rufous wings. Found in tall grass, cane fields, and scrub across Australia and New Guinea. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed grass nest. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 49,8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 331,5 g | 11.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 17 days.
Số Trứng
3-5
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Harsh, chattering call with coarse quality; rapid series of rough notes delivered from tropical forest perch.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Họ | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| Loài | Centropus phasianinus |
Distribution
Pheasant Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family