African Emerald Cuckoo vs Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Coccyzus americanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Yellow-billed Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coccyzus americanus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 28.7 cm (11.3 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 56.73333333333333 g (2.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible impressively through dense tropical forest.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
About These Birds
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) — 27–32 cm. Brown above; white below; yellow lower mandible; rufous wing patches in flight; white-spotted tail. Migratory breeder in North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in caterpillars and cicadas. Western population listed as Threatened.