Andaman Coucal vs Greater Ani
Centropus andamanensis compared with Crotophaga major
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Greater Ani |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Crotophaga major |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 38.7 cm (15.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 184.625 g (6.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Insectivore of tropical South American marshes; eats hairy caterpillars, large beetles, and small lizards. Also … |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Greater Ani
Soft, wheezy call with plaintive quality; delicate notes given quietly from dense grassland cover at dawn.
Geographic Range & Migration
Andaman Coucal
Greater Ani
Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Resident in lowland wetland habitats.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Greater Ani
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.
Greater Ani
A large, all-black cuckoo (46-48 cm) with a keeled bill and long tail. Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Gregarious, often in groups of 8-20. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator. Communal nester, with several females sharing nests.