Chestnut-winged Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-winged Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clamator coromandus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 76.2 g (2.69 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall tropical forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) — 45–50 cm. Black crest; white collar; black-and-chestnut wings; orange-buff underparts; long dark tail. Migratory; breeds in the Himalayas, South and Southeast Asia; winters to Sri Lanka and the Greater Sundas. Brood parasite targeting babblers and other hosts. Insectivore.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.