Indian Cuckoo vs Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Cuculus micropterus مقارنةً بـ Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Indian Cuckoo | Chestnut-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Cuculus micropterus | Phaenicophaeus sumatranus |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 27,8 cm (10.9 in) |
| الوزن | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) | 97,2 g (3.43 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Loud, mellow whistled phrase; rich resonant notes building in deliberate sequence through forest canopy.
حالة الحفاظ
Indian Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
About These Birds
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) — 40–45 cm. Dark blue-green above; chestnut belly; green bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Inhabits lowland and hill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars.