Andaman Coucal vs Himalayan Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Cuculus saturatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Himalayan Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Cuculus saturatus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 36.5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 94.86666666666667 g (3.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Himalayan Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call; resonant notes given from tall Himalayan forest canopy at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Himalayan Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Himalayan Cuckoo
Himalayan Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Himalayan high-altitude species
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.
Himalayan Cuckoo
Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus) — 31–33 cm. Grey above; warm buff-barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; long tail. Breeds in Himalayan and Chinese mountain forest; winters to Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting bush-warblers. Insectivore.