Andaman Coucal vs Groove-billed Ani
Centropus andamanensis compared with Crotophaga sulcirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Groove-billed Ani |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Crotophaga sulcirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 25.9 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 80.3 g (2.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Insectivore of open country; eats grasshoppers, beetles, and hairy caterpillars. Forages near grazing animals that … |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Andaman Coucal only
Groove-billed Ani only
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Groove-billed Ani
Loud, far-carrying display call; deep hollow notes audible across open European grassland habitat at dawn.
Geographic Range & Migration
Andaman Coucal
Groove-billed Ani
Found from southern Texas through Central America to South America. Resident in open country and agricultural areas.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Groove-billed 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.
Groove-billed Ani
A medium-sized, all-black cuckoo (30-34 cm) with a grooved bill. Found from southern Texas through Central America to South America. Similar to Smooth-billed Ani but smaller with a smooth-ridged bill. Gregarious; communal nester. Omnivore following livestock for insects.