African Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis
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African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 41.8 cm | 16.5 in |
| 体重 | 105.0 g | 3.70 oz |
识别
羽毛
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO. Fledging: 20-23 days.
声音
鸣唱
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. 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 | Cuculus |
| 物种 | Cuculus gularis |
Distribution
African Cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family