Black-hooded Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Centropus steerii compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-hooded Coucal | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus steerii | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.1 cm (12.6 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 200.75 g (7.08 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-hooded Coucal
Loud, booming call with deep resonance; powerful notes carrying across humid West African lowland forest.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Black-hooded Coucal
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Black-hooded Coucal
Black-hooded Coucal (Centropus steerii) — 40–45 cm. Rufous-chestnut body; entirely black head and upper breast; long tail. Endemic to Mindoro island, Philippines, in lowland forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range and threatened by deforestation and hunting.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.