Andaman Coucal vs Levaillant's Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Clamator levaillantii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Levaillant's Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Clamator levaillantii |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 34.9 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 121.8 g (4.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 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.
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; clear notes carrying through tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Levaillant's 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.
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Levaillant's Cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) — 38–42 cm. Prominent black crest; dark above; white below with heavy black streaking on throat and breast; long tail. Found in woodland, savanna, and scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting babblers (Turdoides). Insectivore. Nomadic, following rains.