Grey-bellied Cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Cacomantis passerinus compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-bellied Cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis passerinus | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 24.884999999999998 g (0.88 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Grey-bellied Cuckoo only
African Emerald Cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
Loud, melodic call with musical resonant quality; rich notes building in sequence from forest canopy.
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
Grey-bellied Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
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
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
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.
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.