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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
20/05/2024 09:13:47 PM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
EN
Kagu*
Id (Atlas):
Rhynochetos jubatus
Description (10 )
Kagu
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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.
New Caledonia (B) (NB).
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)... )
Listen to XC311984
Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus ) [XC311984 ]
by Andrew Spencer from Parc Provincial de La Riviere Bleue, New Caledonia, France (call)
Listen to XC311983
Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus ) [XC311983 ]
by Andrew Spencer from Parc les Grandes Fougeres, France (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
References
See References .
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Kagu see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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