Yellow-billed Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus compared with Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-billed Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccyzus americanus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.7 cm (11.3 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 56.73333333333333 g (2.00 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible impressively 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
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-billed 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
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) — 27–32 cm. Brown above; white below; yellow lower mandible; rufous wing patches in flight; white-spotted tail. Migratory breeder in North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in caterpillars and cicadas. Western population listed as Threatened.
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.