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Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Least Concern
翼展
38.4 cm
体重
116.25 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

关于

大杜鹃(约110克)是欧亚大陆最著名的鸟类之一,以其标志性的「布谷」叫声和专性巢寄生行为著称,将卵产于其他鸟类巢中。繁殖于欧洲和亚洲大部分地区,越冬于非洲。以毛毛虫为主食,包括其他鸟类拒绝取食的有毛毛虫。无危;但在欧洲数量明显下降。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 38.4 cm 15.1 in
体重 116.25 g 4.10 oz

识别

羽毛

Common Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark graduated tail; yellow eye-ring; brood parasite; widespread

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: O. Incubation: 12-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.

产卵数

1-18

声音

鸣唱

Loud, far-carrying iconic call; descending cuckoo notes audible at great distance across European landscape.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Cuculus
物种 Cuculus canorus

Distribution

Common Cuckoo has been recorded in 6 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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External Databases

常见问题

Is the Common Cuckoo endangered?
The Common Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: O. Incubation: 12-12 days. Fledging: 17-18 days.
What does the Common Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying iconic call; descending cuckoo notes audible at great distance across European landscape.
How big is the Common Cuckoo?
The Common Cuckoo has a wingspan of 38.4 cm, weight of 116.25 g.
What order and family does the Common Cuckoo belong to?
The Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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