Andaman Coucal vs Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Chalcites basalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Chalcites basalis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 24.2 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
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.
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-brown above with a green gloss; heavily barred white-and-brown below; indistinct supercilium. Widespread across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and scrub. Migratory. Brood parasite primarily targeting fairy-wrens. Insectivore.