Andaman Coucal vs Verreaux's Coua
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coua verreauxi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Verreaux's Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coua verreauxi |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 26.0 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 98.66666666666667 g (3.48 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.
Verreaux's Coua
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense humid forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Verreaux's 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.
Verreaux's Coua
Verreaux's Coua (Coua verreauxi) — 38–42 cm. Brown-grey above; rufous-buff below; long tail with white tips; small bare blue orbital ring. Restricted to the extreme south and southwest of Madagascar in spiny desert and xeric scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Near Threatened due to its narrow habitat range.