Manus Brush Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Cacomantis blandus compared with Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Manus Brush Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis blandus | Centropus andamanensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 32.900000000000006 g (1.16 oz) | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Manus Brush Cuckoo
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes given from tall tropical forest canopy.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Conservation Status
Manus Brush Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Manus Brush Cuckoo
Manus Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Manus island endemic brush cuckoo; small
Andaman Coucal
About These Birds
Manus Brush Cuckoo
Manus Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis blandus) — 22–25 cm. Brown above; pale buff below; yellow orbital ring. Endemic to Manus Island and Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits forest and dense scrub. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Restricted range but considered locally stable.
Andaman Coucal
Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.