Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Carpococcyx renauldi compared with Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carpococcyx renauldi | Cuculus gularis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.7 cm (21.9 in) | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 400.0 g (14.11 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich clear notes audible through dense tropical Southeast Asian forest.
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
About These Birds
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo (Carpococcyx renauldi) — 55–60 cm. Dark olive-brown above; pale greyish below; vivid coral-red bill and bare facial skin; long tail. Inhabits dense primary forest floor of mainland Southeast Asia from Myanmar to southern China. Non-parasitic; terrestrial. Omnivore. Rare and poorly known; Near Threatened.
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.