Andaman Coucal vs Diederik Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Chrysococcyx caprius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Diederik Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Chrysococcyx caprius |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 22.7 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 32.44 g (1.14 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.
Diederik Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Diederik 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.
Diederik Cuckoo
Diederik Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) — 18–20 cm. Male: iridescent green with white spots; white eye-stripe; red eye; white below with green barring. Female: bronze-green with copper streaks. Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in woodland and savanna. Brood parasite targeting weavers. Insectivore. Named for its 'dee-dee-dee-diederik' call.