Dwarf Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Coccycua pumila compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccycua pumila | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 41.96 g (1.48 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Dwarf Cuckoo
Loud, harsh call with nasal penetrating quality; rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
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
Dwarf Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Dwarf 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
Dwarf Cuckoo
Dwarf Cuckoo (Coccycua pumila) — 20–23 cm. Very small; brown above with faint rufous tones; pale underparts; short rounded tail. Found in scrub, forest edge, and dense low vegetation of northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad). Non-parasitic. 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.