Andaman Coucal vs Pied Bronze-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Chalcites crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Pied Bronze-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Chalcites crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 17.2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 18.6 g (0.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Pied Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall forest canopy in Africa. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Pied Bronze-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Pied Bronze-cuckoo
Pied Bronze-cuckoo: black-and-white pied patterning; black above with white spots; white below with bold barring; distinctive pied pattern
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.
Pied Bronze-cuckoo
Pied Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites crassirostris) — 16–18 cm. Strikingly pied: glossy black above; pure white below; no barring; heavy bill. Found in forest and forest edge of the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands. Brood parasite; host species uncertain. Insectivore.