Violaceous Coucal
Centropus violaceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="centropus-violaceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.6 cm and a weight of 500 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 49.6 cm | 19.5 in |
| 体重 | 500.0 g | 17.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
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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Similar Birds
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