African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-crested Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Dasylophus superciliosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-crested Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Dasylophus superciliosus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 119.5 g (4.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| 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-crested Malkoha
Sharp, rising whistled phrase; clean ascending notes with emphatic quality from tropical forest perch.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-crested Malkoha
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-crested Malkoha
Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) — 40–44 cm. Dark green above; rufous below; prominent red crest; bare red orbital ring; long white-tipped tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte). Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.