Andaman Coucal vs Raffles's Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis compared with Rhinortha chlorophaea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Raffles's Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Rhinortha chlorophaea |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 23.6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 52.5 g (1.85 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.
Raffles's Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes audible through dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Raffles's 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.
Raffles's Malkoha
Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) — 30–35 cm. Slender; rufous above with green gloss; pale grey below; long white-tipped tail; red bill and orbital skin. Inhabits primary and tall secondary forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic; forages in the mid-storey. Insectivore; eats caterpillars and large insects.