Red-capped Coua vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Coua ruficeps compared with Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-capped Coua | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coua ruficeps | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.8 cm (12.9 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 172.66666666666666 g (6.09 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-capped Coua
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Red-capped Coua
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-capped Coua
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Red-capped Coua
Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) — 39–42 cm. Grey body with a distinctive rufous-red cap; bare blue orbital skin; long white-tipped tail. Found in the western and northern deciduous forests and scrub of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Fairly common within suitable dry-forest habitat.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.