Manus Brush Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Cacomantis blandus compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Manus Brush Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis blandus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 32.900000000000006 g (1.16 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| 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.
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.
Conservation Status
Manus Brush Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
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
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
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.
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.