Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo vs Guira Cuckoo
Chalcites ruficollis compared with Guira guira
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo | Guira Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcites ruficollis | Guira guira |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) |
| Weight | 22.25 g (0.78 oz) | 141.73333333333335 g (5.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Omnivore of open South American country; eats large insects, small frogs, lizards, and bird eggs. … |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo only
Guira Cuckoo only
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; rich notes given from dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Guira Cuckoo
Loud, gurgling call with hollow quality; distinctive multi-tonal sound carrying across open African savanna.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Guira Cuckoo
Found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes from Brazil to Argentina. Resident and gregarious.
Conservation Status
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Guira Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Lucidus): iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; reddish eye; bronze-green iridescence; small
Guira Cuckoo
Broad-billed Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; broadly barred white below; wide bars; reddish eye; Australian bronze cuckoo
About These Birds
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo
Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites ruficollis) — 15–17 cm. Bronze-green above; rufous throat and breast; barred flanks; pale undertail. Inhabits forest and dense scrub of New Guinea and nearby Melanesian islands. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.
Guira Cuckoo
A distinctive, socially gregarious cuckoo (36-42 cm) found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes. Shaggy orange-rufous crest, streaked plumage, and long tail. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and eggs. Often seen in noisy family groups.