African Emerald Cuckoo vs Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Chrysococcyx maculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Asian Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Chrysococcyx maculatus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 25.6 g (0.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| 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.
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Loud, resonant braying call; far-carrying nasal notes audible across dense tropical forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Asian Emerald 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.
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus) — 17–18 cm. Male: brilliant iridescent green above; barred green-and-white below; red-based bill. Female: green above; rufous-barred underparts. Inhabits forest and forest edge from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia and China; wintering south to Sumatra. Brood parasite. Insectivore.