Andaman Coucal vs Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coccyzus vetula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coccyzus vetula |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 24.1 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 95.5 g (3.37 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.
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with melodic quality; clear rich notes given from tall forest tree.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Jamaican 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.
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vetula) — 37–42 cm. Brown above; cinnamon-buff underparts; long tail with bold white tips; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and wooded scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard hunter, hence the name. Also eats large insects and small vertebrates.