Andaman Coucal vs Eastern Koel
Centropus andamanensis compared with Eudynamys orientalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Eastern Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Eudynamys orientalis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 239.33333333333334 g (8.44 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.
Eastern Koel
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible through dense tropical forest in Sumatra.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Eastern Koel
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.
Eastern Koel
Eastern Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) — 38–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with heavy spotting; pale green bill; red eye; long tail. Ranges across Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia; migrates to Australia in spring. Brood parasite targeting magpies and friarbirds. Frugivore; disperses rainforest seeds.