Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus)

Other Names (World)
Kagu, Cagou

Family
Rhynochetidae (Kagu)

Size
50 - 60 cm

First Described (Guide)
Verreaux & Des Murs, 1860

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical rainforest and shrubland.

Range (Guide)

New Caledonia (B) (NB).

New Caledonia.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and stable.

Status EN
Predation by feral cats and rats, loss of forest habitat due to logging and mining, hunting are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Like the barking of a small dog, 'gou-gou-gou' at dawn. Loud hissing when alarmed. Rattling calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (13)...)

Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) [XC311983]
by Andrew Spencer from Parc les Grandes Fougeres, France (song)

Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) [XC340199]
by Mark O'Brien from Parc Provincial de La Riviere bleue, New Caledonia, France (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) - 10 files

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