Andaman Coucal vs Blue-headed Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus monachus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Blue-headed Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus monachus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 36.1 cm (14.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 207.25 g (7.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Blue-headed Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying impressively far through dense forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Blue-headed 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.
Blue-headed Coucal
Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) — 40–45 cm. Chestnut wings; glossy blue-black head and underparts; long tail. Inhabits forest edge, riverine scrub, and rank grassland across Central and East Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; forages in dense vegetation. Distinctive bubbling call carries far.