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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] or additionally subspecies occidentalis is recognized[2].

Habitat

Lowland forest.

Behaviour

Vocalisation

Song: hit hit hit

References

  1. Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
  2. Avibase
  3. The Avian Brood Parasites by Paul A. Johnsgard

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