Andaman Coucal vs Pheasant Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus phasianinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Pheasant Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus phasianinus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 49.8 cm (19.6 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 331.5 g (11.69 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Andaman Coucal only
None
Pheasant Coucal only
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Pheasant Coucal
Harsh, chattering call with coarse quality; rapid series of rough notes delivered from tropical forest perch.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Pheasant Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
Pheasant Coucal
Black-throated Coucal: black throat; brown streaked above; rufous wings; buff below; long dark tail; red eye; black throat diagnostic
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.
Pheasant Coucal
Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) — 55–70 cm. Very long-tailed; black head and underparts in breeding; streaked brown in non-breeding; rufous wings. Found in tall grass, cane fields, and scrub across Australia and New Guinea. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed grass nest. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator.