Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Cacomantis castaneiventris compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis castaneiventris | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 31.5 g (1.11 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo only
African Emerald Cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with chestnut-breasted quality; deep hollow notes carrying through Pacific forest.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo: rich chestnut breast; gray-brown above; pale belly; long dark tail; red orbital ring; bold chestnut breast
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
About These Birds
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo
Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo (Cacomantis castaneiventris) — 20–24 cm. Grey above; bright chestnut breast and belly; grey chin; yellow orbital ring. Restricted to rainforest and forest edge of Cape York Peninsula, Australia, and southern New Guinea. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.