Rufous Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Centropus unirufus compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Coucal | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus unirufus | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm (13.2 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 178.4 g (6.29 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous Coucal
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
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
Rufous Coucal
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Rufous Coucal
Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) — 40–45 cm. Entirely bright rufous-chestnut above and below; stout black bill; red eye. Endemic to Luzon, Philippines, in primary and secondary forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; nests in low dense vegetation. Omnivore feeding on large insects, small lizards, frogs, and berries.
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.