African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-capped Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Coua ruficeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-capped Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua ruficeps |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 32.8 cm (12.9 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 172.66666666666666 g (6.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| 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.
Red-capped Coua
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-capped 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.
Red-capped Coua
Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) — 39–42 cm. Grey body with a distinctive rufous-red cap; bare blue orbital skin; long white-tipped tail. Found in the western and northern deciduous forests and scrub of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Fairly common within suitable dry-forest habitat.