Chattering Yellowbill vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Ceuthmochares aereus compared with Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chattering Yellowbill | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthmochares aereus | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 65.0 g (2.29 oz) | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chattering Yellowbill
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich clear notes audible through dense humid tropical 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
Chattering Yellowbill
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Chattering Yellowbill
Chattering Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares aereus) — 30–35 cm. Slender; grey above; paler below; vivid yellow bill; long graduated tail. Inhabits dense forest undergrowth across West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Insectivore; gleans caterpillars from leaves. Identified by its loud chattering call.
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.