Andaman Coucal vs Coppery-tailed Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus cupreicaudus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Coppery-tailed Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus cupreicaudus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 42.2 cm (16.6 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 264.0 g (9.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Andaman Coucal only
Coppery-tailed Coucal only
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Coppery-tailed Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying across dense tropical forest habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Coppery-tailed 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.
Coppery-tailed Coucal
Coppery-tailed Coucal (Centropus cupreicaudus) — 45–50 cm. Large; chestnut back; black head; tail with coppery-bronze gloss; stout bill. Found in rank grass, papyrus, and dense scrub of Central to southern Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; associated with floodplain habitats. Near Threatened due to wetland drainage.