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Pheasant Coucal

Centropus phasianinus

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Primary Traits

FamilyCuculidae
OrderCuculiformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatShrub
DietCarnivore
FlightFlies
Average mass

331.5 g

Elevation

0 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Centropus phasianinus

English name

Pheasant Coucal

Order

Cuculiformes

Family

Cuculidae

Genus

Centropus

Species

phasianinus

Data source

HBW4, BOTW, D07

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

242 g

Maximum female mass

520 g

Minimum male mass

200 g

Maximum male mass

364 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

331.5 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

L

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

No data

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

6

Primary diet

Carnivore

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

0.92

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Dome

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Grass

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

3

Maximum clutch size

5

Incubating sex

Both

Minimum incubation period

15 d

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

17 d

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

4

Average fledging period

17 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary