Andaman Coucal vs Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coccyzus longirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coccyzus longirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 101.93333333333332 g (3.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Andaman Coucal only
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Hispaniolan Lizard-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.
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) — 38–43 cm. Brown above; pale buff below; decurved bill; bare red orbital skin; long white-spotted tail. Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard predator. Also takes insects and small vertebrates.