Bornean Ground-cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Carpococcyx radiceus compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Ground-cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carpococcyx radiceus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.7 cm (20.4 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 455.0 g (16.05 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Bornean Ground-cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying powerfully through African woodland.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Bornean Ground-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Bornean Ground-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Bornean Ground-cuckoo
Bornean Ground-cuckoo (Carpococcyx radiceus) — 50–57 cm. Large terrestrial cuckoo; bronze-brown above; pale grey below; bare red facial skin; decurved yellow bill. Endemic to Borneo in primary lowland forest. Non-parasitic; walks the forest floor. Omnivore; hunts insects, lizards, and small vertebrates. Vulnerable to deforestation.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.