Grey-bellied Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Cacomantis passerinus compared with Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-bellied Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis passerinus | Centropus andamanensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 24.884999999999998 g (0.88 oz) | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Grey-bellied Cuckoo only
Andaman Coucal only
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Loud, melodic call with musical resonant quality; rich notes building in sequence from forest canopy.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Conservation Status
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Grey-bellied Cuckoo: gray above; pale gray-white below; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; female has rufous morph; southern Asia
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
About These Birds
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus) — 21–24 cm. Grey above; pale grey below; yellow orbital ring. Inhabits open woodland, forest edge, and scrub across South Asia and Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting tailorbirds, babblers, and other passerines. Insectivore.
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.