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Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
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Least Concern
翼展
49.6 cm
体重
500.0 g
科
Cuculidae
目
Cuculiformes
关于
紫鸦鹃 (Centropus violaceus)，体长约40厘米。体羽紫黑色具强烈金属光泽，翅膀栗红色，尾长。眼红色，嘴粗壮。分布于巴布亚新几内亚美努斯群岛等太平洋岛屿。栖息于低地雨林。以大型昆虫和小型动物为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 49.6 cm | 19.5 in |
| 体重 | 500.0 g | 17.64 oz |
识别
羽毛
Coppery-tailed Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale below; coppery-iridescent tail; red eye; coppery tail iridescence
Habitat & Range
保护状况
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行为与繁殖
产卵数
3
声音
鸣唱
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Centropus |
| 物种 | Centropus violaceus |
Distribution
Violaceous Coucal has been recorded in 1 countries.
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出现
Not recorded
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External Databases
常见问题
Is the Violaceous Coucal endangered?
The Violaceous Coucal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Violaceous Coucal sound like?
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
How big is the Violaceous Coucal?
The Violaceous Coucal has a wingspan of 49.6 cm, weight of 500.0 g.
What order and family does the Violaceous Coucal belong to?
The Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.
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