Andaman Coucal vs Bay Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus celebensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Bay Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus celebensis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 36.4 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 244.4 g (8.62 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.
Bay Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes given from dense forest floor in Madagascar.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Bay Coucal
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.
Bay Coucal
Bay Coucal (Centropus celebensis) — 40–45 cm. Deep chestnut body; black head, long tail, and underparts; red eye. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore foraging in dense vegetation for lizards, large insects, and frogs.