Andaman Coucal vs Black-billed Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus bernsteini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Black-billed Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus bernsteini |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 37.2 cm (14.6 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 162.5 g (5.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Andaman Coucal only
Black-billed Coucal only
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Black-billed Coucal
Loud, clear whistled call with carrying quality; rich musical notes audible through dense humid forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Black-billed Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
Black-billed Coucal
White-browed Coucal: white supercilium stripe; brown-streaked above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye
About These Birds
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.
Black-billed Coucal
Black-billed Coucal (Centropus bernsteini) — 40–44 cm. Rufous-chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; all-black bill. Restricted to northern and western New Guinea in lowland forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.