Andaman Coucal vs White-browed Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus superciliosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | White-browed Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus superciliosus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 165.0 g (5.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
White-browed Coucal
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes audible far across dense humid tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
White-browed Coucal
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.
White-browed Coucal
White-browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) — 36–42 cm. Chestnut back and wings; bold white supercilium; dark cap and tail; white underparts. Common across East and southern Africa in scrub, gardens, and woodland edges. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; loud bubbling call. Frequently seen in suburban areas.