Andaman Coucal vs Red-fronted Coua
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coua reynaudii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Red-fronted Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coua reynaudii |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 148.5 g (5.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Red-fronted Coua
Loud, harsh resonant call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Red-fronted Coua
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.
Red-fronted Coua
Red-fronted Coua (Coua reynaudii) — 36–40 cm. Brown-grey above; white below with rusty-orange frontal patch; bare blue orbital skin; long tail. Found in humid and sub-humid eastern and central forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; typically forages on or near the ground. Omnivore.