Andaman Coucal vs Dwarf Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coccycua pumila
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Dwarf Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coccycua pumila |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 41.96 g (1.48 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.
Dwarf Cuckoo
Loud, harsh call with nasal penetrating quality; rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Dwarf 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.
Dwarf Cuckoo
Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila) — 20–23 cm. Very small; brown above with faint rufous tones; pale underparts; short rounded tail. Found in scrub, forest edge, and dense low vegetation of northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad). Non-parasitic. Insectivore.