Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Red-faced Malkoha
Cuculus crassirostris compared with Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Red-faced Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cuculus crassirostris | Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) | 30.8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) | 91.9 g (3.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Red-faced Malkoha
Sharp, far-carrying call with penetrating quality; loud notes audible through tropical scrub habitat.
Conservation Status
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Red-faced Malkoha
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
Red-faced Malkoha
About These Birds
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.
Red-faced Malkoha
Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) — 45–48 cm. Dark green above; chestnut-red underparts; vivid scarlet bare facial skin and bill. Endemic to Sri Lanka in wet lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact forest and threatened by deforestation.