Black-bellied Cuckoo
Piaya melanogaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="piaya-melanogaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27 cm and a weight of 102.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Black-bellied Cuckoo (Piaya melanogaster) — 35–40 cm. Rufous above; jet-black belly; greenish bill; long tail. Inhabits humid Amazonian forest and tall secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; forages in the mid-storey and canopy. Less common than the Squirrel Cuckoo; restricted to lowland Amazonia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| 体重 | 102.4 g | 3.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP.
声音
鸣唱
Loud, resonant call with nasal quality; carrying notes given from forest perch in Southeast Asia. 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 | Piaya |
| 物种 | Piaya melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-bellied Cuckoo has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Cuculidae family