Klaas's Cuckoo vs Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx klaas compared with Neomorphus rufipennis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Klaas's Cuckoo | Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx klaas | Neomorphus rufipennis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 34.1 cm (13.4 in) |
| Weight | 27.919999999999998 g (0.98 oz) | 381.25 g (13.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Klaas's Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency sound carrying across dense lowland tropical forest floor.
Conservation Status
Klaas's Cuckoo
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Klaas's Cuckoo
Black-eared Bronze-cuckoo: dark ear patch; bronze-green above; barred white below; red eye; distinctive dark ear patch; small
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Pheasant Coucal: dark glossy black head and body; rufous-brown wings; strongly barred dark tail; reddish eye; terrestrial habits
About These Birds
Klaas's Cuckoo
Klaas's Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas) — 17–18 cm. Male: plain iridescent green above; white below with faint green-grey barring on flanks; white behind eye. Female: barred green-brown and buff. Inhabits forest edge, woodland, and gardens across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and warblers. Insectivore.
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo
Rufous-winged Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus rufipennis) — 46–50 cm. Bronze-green above; rufous wing panels; pale buff below. Found in humid forest of Venezuela, Guyana, and northern Brazil. Non-parasitic; follows army ants. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator. Rarely encountered; Near Threatened.