Andaman Coucal vs Yellow-billed Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis compared with Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Yellow-billed Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 117.0 g (4.13 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.
Yellow-billed Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying plaintive whistle; pure melodic notes audible through open tropical scrub habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Yellow-billed 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.
Yellow-billed Malkoha
Yellow-billed Malkoha (Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus) — 45–50 cm. Bronze-green above; chestnut-red underparts; yellow bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.