Violet Cuckoo vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus compared with Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Violet Cuckoo | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 22.2 g (0.78 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Violet Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Violet Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Violet Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Violet Cuckoo
Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) — 17 cm. Male: entire upperparts rich violet-purple with green gloss; barred white below; yellow-orange bill. Female: bronze-green above. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest from Myanmar through Sumatra, Borneo, and the Philippines. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and flowerpeckers. Insectivore.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.