White-eared Bronze-cuckoo vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Chalcites meyerii compared with Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-eared Bronze-cuckoo | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcites meyerii | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 20.225 g (0.71 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, resonant nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive notes audible through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo
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
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites meyerii) — 16–18 cm. Bronze-green above; bold white patch behind eye; white underparts with sparse green barring. Restricted to montane forest of New Guinea. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known due to its montane and forest-interior habits.
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.