Andaman Coucal vs Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Chalcites ruficollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Chalcites ruficollis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 22.25 g (0.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Andaman Coucal only
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; rich notes given from dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Rufous-throated 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.
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites ruficollis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-green above; rufous throat and breast; barred flanks; pale undertail. Inhabits forest and dense scrub of New Guinea and nearby Melanesian islands. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.