Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Chalcites basalis compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcites basalis | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 24.2 g (0.85 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo
Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-brown above with a green gloss; heavily barred white-and-brown below; indistinct supercilium. Widespread across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and scrub. Migratory. Brood parasite primarily targeting fairy-wrens. Insectivore.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.