Andaman Coucal vs Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coccyzus rufigularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Bay-breasted Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coccyzus rufigularis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 36.2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 128.0 g (4.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep melodic notes audible across dense tropical forest in Africa.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Bay-breasted Cuckoo
About These Birds
Andaman Coucal
Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.
Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis) — 44–48 cm. Large; brown above; deep rufous-chestnut breast; white belly; long tail with white spots. Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects. Endangered due to severe deforestation.