Andaman Coucal vs Chattering Yellowbill
Centropus andamanensis compared with Ceuthmochares aereus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Chattering Yellowbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Ceuthmochares aereus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Chattering Yellowbill
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich clear notes audible through dense humid tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Chattering Yellowbill
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.
Chattering Yellowbill
Chattering Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares aereus) — 30–35 cm. Slender; grey above; paler below; vivid yellow bill; long graduated tail. Inhabits dense forest undergrowth across West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Insectivore; gleans caterpillars from leaves. Identified by its loud chattering call.