Andaman Coucal vs Blue-faced Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis compared with Phaenicophaeus viridirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Blue-faced Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Phaenicophaeus viridirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 67.0 g (2.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 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.
Blue-faced Malkoha
Loud, raucous far-carrying call; harsh penetrating notes carrying well through dense forest habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Blue-faced Malkoha
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.
Blue-faced Malkoha
Blue-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris) — 38–42 cm. Green and chestnut; vivid bare blue orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits dry scrub and forest edge across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Non-parasitic; builds a small cup nest in dense scrub. Insectivore and frugivore.