Andaman Coucal vs Long-tailed Koel
Centropus andamanensis compared with Urodynamis taitensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Long-tailed Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Urodynamis taitensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 34.4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 113.5 g (4.00 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.
Long-tailed Koel
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Long-tailed 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.
Long-tailed Koel
Long-tailed Koel (Urodynamis taitensis) — 40–43 cm; tail up to 22 cm. Slender; brown above with white spots; pale underparts with brown streaking; very long pointed tail. Migrates from New Zealand and Pacific islands to Melanesia and Micronesia. Brood parasite targeting reed-warblers. Frugivore and insectivore.