Sahul Brush Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Cacomantis variolosus compared with Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sahul Brush Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacomantis variolosus | Centropus andamanensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 35.0 g (1.23 oz) | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Conservation Status
Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Sahul Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green orbital ring; Sahul region Australasian species
Andaman Coucal
About These Birds
Sahul Brush Cuckoo
Sahul Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis variolosus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; variable plumage; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Found in forest, mangroves, and secondary growth in New Guinea, north Australia, and Melanesia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones and other warblers. 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.