Great Spotted Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Clamator glandarius compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Spotted Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clamator glandarius | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.8 cm (15.3 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 145.95000000000002 g (5.15 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 15-23 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Great Spotted Cuckoo
Loud, bubbling resonant call; rich liquid notes cascading in sequence from forest perch in Africa. 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
Great Spotted Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Great Spotted 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
Great Spotted Cuckoo
Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) — 38–42 cm. Grey crest; white-spotted dark upperparts; pale underparts; long tail. Migratory breeder in southern Europe and western Asia; winters in Africa. Brood parasite primarily targeting magpies and crows. Insectivore feeding on hairy caterpillars and invertebrates.
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.