African Emerald Cuckoo vs Blue Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Coua caerulea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Blue Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua caerulea |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 247.5 g (8.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| 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.
Blue Coua
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Blue Coua
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.
Blue Coua
Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) — 48–50 cm. Almost entirely brilliant ultramarine blue with a bare blue facial patch; long tail. Inhabits humid eastern rainforest of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Omnivore; eats insects, chameleons, fruits, and seeds. One of Madagascar's most strikingly coloured birds.