Andaman Coucal vs Blue Coua
Centropus andamanensis compared with Coua caerulea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Blue Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Coua caerulea |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 247.5 g (8.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Blue Coua
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Blue Coua
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.
Blue Coua
Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) — 48–50 cm. Almost entirely brilliant ultramarine blue with a bare blue facial patch; long tail. Inhabits humid eastern rainforest of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Omnivore; eats insects, chameleons, fruits, and seeds. One of Madagascar's most strikingly coloured birds.