Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus monachus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-monachus"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.1 cm and a weight of 207.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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蓝头鸦鹃 (Centropus monachus)，体长约38厘米。头颈部蓝黑色，上体栗红色，下体黑色，翅膀红褐色，尾长。眼红色。分布于非洲中部的雨林地带，包括刚果盆地。栖息于茂密的森林和次生林。以大型昆虫和小型脊椎动物为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 36.1 cm | 14.2 in |
| 体重 | 207.25 g | 7.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: DM.
产卵数
3
声音
鸣唱
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively far through dense forest.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| 物种 | Centropus monachus |
Distribution
Blue-headed Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family