Gabon Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Centropus anselli compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Gabon Coucal | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus anselli | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.2 cm (14.6 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 210.0 g (7.41 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Gabon Coucal
Loud, far-carrying call with bold character; resonant deep notes given from tall forest tree in Africa.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Gabon Coucal
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Gabon Coucal
Gabon Coucal (Centropus anselli) — 38–43 cm. Rufous-chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; graduated tail. Confined to dense forest and swampy undergrowth of Gabon and Congo Basin. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; often forages near water. Previously treated as a subspecies of Black-throated Coucal.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.