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Dwarf Koel

Microdynamis parva

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
21,0 cm
Khối Lượng
49,075 g
Họ
Cuculidae
Bộ
Cuculiformes

Giới Thiệu

Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva) — 20–24 cm. Tiny koel; male blackish; female brown with white spots; short tail; small curved bill. Inhabits primary lowland forest of New Guinea. Brood parasite; host species poorly documented. Insectivore and frugivore. Rare and little studied.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 21,0 cm 8.3 in
Khối Lượng 49,075 g 1.73 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Channel-billed Cuckoo: pale gray-white; dark wings; massive pale curved bill; red orbital ring; long dark tail; unique bill size

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: NO.

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes given from forest canopy in Asia.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Họ Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Microdynamis
Loài Microdynamis parva

Distribution

Dwarf Koel has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Dwarf Koel endangered?
The Dwarf Koel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dwarf Koel nest?
Nest type: NO.
What does the Dwarf Koel sound like?
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes given from forest canopy in Asia.
How big is the Dwarf Koel?
The Dwarf Koel has a wingspan of 21.0 cm, weight of 49.075 g.
What order and family does the Dwarf Koel belong to?
The Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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