White-crowned Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Caliechthrus leucolophus compared with Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-crowned Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliechthrus leucolophus | Centropus andamanensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Weight | 112.75 g (3.98 oz) | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-crowned Cuckoo
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes building in sequence from forest perch.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Conservation Status
White-crowned Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
White-crowned Cuckoo
White-crowned Cuckoo: white crown; dark brown mantle; pale below; long dark tail; distinctive white crown contrasting dark body
Andaman Coucal
About These Birds
White-crowned Cuckoo
White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) — 30–34 cm. Striking; black-and-white; white crown and underparts; black back and wings; long tail. Inhabits lowland forest and forest edge of New Guinea. Brood parasite; hosts include whistlers. 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.