Senegal Coucal vs Indian Cuckoo
Centropus senegalensis compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Senegal Coucal | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus senegalensis | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 164.83333333333334 g (5.81 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Senegal Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying far through lowland dense forest.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Senegal Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Senegal Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Senegal Coucal
Senegal Coucal (Centropus senegalensis) — 38–42 cm. Chestnut back; black head and tail; white underparts; red eye. Widespread in Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Zambia; inhabits grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; frequently seen perching openly and flushing through tall grass.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.