Andaman Coucal vs Violaceous Coucal
Centropus andamanensis compared with Centropus violaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Violaceous Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus violaceus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 49.6 cm (19.5 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 500.0 g (17.64 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.
Violaceous Coucal
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Violaceous 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.
Violaceous Coucal
Violaceous Coucal (Centropus violaceus) — 45–50 cm. Entirely deep blue-violet with a glossy sheen; long graduated tail; heavy black bill. Endemic to Manus Island and Admiralty Islands, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits forest and secondary growth. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.