African Emerald Cuckoo

African Emerald Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx cupreus

Least Concern
翼展
21.1 cm
体重
38.0 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

关于

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

识别

羽毛

New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Chrysococcyx
物种 Chrysococcyx cupreus

Distribution

African Emerald Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the African Emerald Cuckoo endangered?
The African Emerald Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Emerald Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 18-20 days.
What does the African Emerald Cuckoo sound like?
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the African Emerald Cuckoo?
The African Emerald Cuckoo has a wingspan of 21.1 cm, weight of 38.0 g.
What order and family does the African Emerald Cuckoo belong to?
The African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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