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Large Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx sparverioides

Least Concern
翼展
47.0 cm
体重
144.75 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

The Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparverioides) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47 cm and a weight of 144.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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棕腹鹰鹃广泛分布于亚洲,从喜马拉雅山脉至中国和东南亚。上体暗灰,下体棕白具横纹。以昆虫为食,是巢寄生性鸟类,将卵产在雀鹛和山雀等鸟类巢中。鸣声响亮且具特征性,繁殖期尤为活跃。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 47.0 cm 18.5 in
体重 144.75 g 5.11 oz

识别

羽毛

Large Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; white below with rufous streaking; hawk-like; long tail; yellow eye-ring; large size; streaked

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.

声音

鸣唱

Loud, far-carrying call; powerful resonant notes carrying across dense forest in South Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Hierococcyx
物种 Hierococcyx sparverioides

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常见问题

Is the Large Hawk-Cuckoo endangered?
The Large Hawk-Cuckoo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Large Hawk-Cuckoo nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 19-20 days.
What does the Large Hawk-Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call; powerful resonant notes carrying across dense forest in South Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Large Hawk-Cuckoo?
The Large Hawk-Cuckoo has a wingspan of 47.0 cm, weight of 144.75 g.
What order and family does the Large Hawk-Cuckoo belong to?
The Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparverioides) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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