Andaman Coucal vs Whistling Yellowbill
Centropus andamanensis compared with Ceuthmochares australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Whistling Yellowbill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Ceuthmochares australis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 64.2 g (2.26 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Whistling Yellowbill
Loud, harsh call with penetrating quality; rough resonant notes carrying through dense forest habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Whistling Yellowbill
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.
Whistling Yellowbill
Whistling Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares australis) — 30–35 cm. Very similar to Chattering Yellowbill — grey plumage; yellow bill; long tail — but distinguished by its melodic whistled song rather than chattering calls. Found in forest and forest edge in East and Southeast Africa from Kenya to Mozambique. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.