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Saint Helena Cuckoo

Nannococcyx psix

Extinct
体重
171.0 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

关于

Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — ~25 cm. Extinct. Known only from subfossil remains from Saint Helena, South Atlantic. A small cuckoo inferred from bone morphology; likely became extinct following human colonisation of the island in the 16th century and the introduction of predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 171.0 g 6.03 oz

识别

羽毛

Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Extinct
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Nannococcyx
物种 Nannococcyx psix

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常见问题

Is the Saint Helena Cuckoo endangered?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a conservation status of Extinct.
What does the Saint Helena Cuckoo sound like?
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Saint Helena Cuckoo?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo has a weight of 171.0 g.
What order and family does the Saint Helena Cuckoo belong to?
The Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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