Philippine Coucal vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Centropus viridis compared with Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Coucal | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus viridis | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 153.5 g (5.41 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Coucal
Loud, melodic call with resonant musical quality; distinctive rich notes echoing through Madagascar lowland forest.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Philippine Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Philippine Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Philippine Coucal
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis) — 40–45 cm. Dark greenish-black above and below; chestnut wings; graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte, Mindanao) in forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.