African Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysococcyx-cupreus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.1 cm and a weight of 38 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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非洲翡翠金鹃(Chrysococcyx cupreus)体长20-22厘米。雄鸟：上体及胸部呈耀眼的翡翠绿色；腹部横斑白色。广泛分布于撒哈拉以南非洲的森林和林地。寄生于多种鸟巢中，以其鲜亮的雄性羽色而著称。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 21.1 cm | 8.3 in |
| 体重 | 38.0 g | 1.34 oz |
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 18-20 days.
声音
鸣唱
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Chrysococcyx |
| 物种 | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
Distribution
African Emerald Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family