Pallid Cuckoo
Heteroscenes pallidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heteroscenes-pallidus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pallid Cuckoo (Heteroscenes pallidus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.2 cm and a weight of 90.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 37.2 cm | 14.6 in |
| 体重 | 90.5 g | 3.19 oz |
识别
羽毛
Pallid Cuckoo: pale gray-brown above; white-cream below; long graduated gray-brown tail; yellow eye-ring; no barring; plain cuckoo
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 12-14 days.
声音
鸣唱
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense wet 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 | Heteroscenes |
| 物种 | Heteroscenes pallidus |
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常见问题
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family