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;[[: Category:Cercococcyx|Cercococcyx]] mechowi | ;[[: Category:Cercococcyx|Cercococcyx]] mechowi | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | 33-36cm | + | 33-36cm |
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*Dark brown upperparts | *Dark brown upperparts | ||
*Underparts barred brown and white | *Underparts barred brown and white | ||
*Brown barred long tail | *Brown barred long tail | ||
| − | *White | + | *White under-wing [[Topography#General Anatomy|coverts]] |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
[[Sierra Leone]] to [[Zaire]] and [[Angola]]. | [[Sierra Leone]] to [[Zaire]] and [[Angola]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, the described subspecies ''occidentalis'' is usually not recognized<sup>[[#References|[3]]]</sup>. | |
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | Lowland forest. | + | Lowland forest. Usually in lower levels and in dense undergrowth, often near watercourses. |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Feeds on insects, mainly caterpillars. Takes also small snails and seeds. | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Breeds in the rainy season. A brood parasitic. Some known hosts are [[Brown Illadopsis]], [[Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher]] and probably also [[Forest Robin]]. | ||
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
| + | A residents species. Some seasonal wandering recorded. | ||
====Vocalisation==== | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| − | Song: ''hit hit hit'' | + | '''Song''': ''hit hit hit'' |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | ''The Avian Brood Parasites'' by Paul A. Johnsgard | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thOct12}}#{{Ref-HBWVol4}}#Avibase |
| + | #''The Avian Brood Parasites'' by Paul A. Johnsgard | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Cercococcyx+mechowi}} | {{GSearch|Cercococcyx+mechowi}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cercococcyx]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Cercococcyx]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 6 July 2014
- Cercococcyx mechowi
Identification
33-36cm
- Dark brown upperparts
- Underparts barred brown and white
- Brown barred long tail
- White under-wing coverts
Distribution
Sierra Leone to Zaire and Angola.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1], the described subspecies occidentalis is usually not recognized[3].
Habitat
Lowland forest. Usually in lower levels and in dense undergrowth, often near watercourses.
Behaviour
Diet
Feeds on insects, mainly caterpillars. Takes also small snails and seeds.
Breeding
Breeds in the rainy season. A brood parasitic. Some known hosts are Brown Illadopsis, Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher and probably also Forest Robin.
Movements
A residents species. Some seasonal wandering recorded.
Vocalisation
Song: hit hit hit
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2012. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2012. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1997. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334221
- Avibase
- The Avian Brood Parasites by Paul A. Johnsgard
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 24 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Dusky_Long-tailed_Cuckoo
