Andaman Coucal vs Little Bronze-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Chalcites minutillus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Little Bronze-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Chalcites minutillus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 18.6 cm (7.3 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 18.98 g (0.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Little Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep melodic notes audible across dense humid tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Little Bronze-cuckoo
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.
Little Bronze-cuckoo
Little Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites minutillus) — 14–16 cm. The smallest Australasian cuckoo; bronze-green above; white or lightly barred below; red orbital ring. Inhabits rainforest, mangroves, and scrub in New Guinea and northern Australia. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.