Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Striped Cuckoo
Cuculus crassirostris compared with Tapera naevia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Striped Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cuculus crassirostris | Tapera naevia |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) | 21.2 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) | 49.980000000000004 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small … |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| 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.
Striped Cuckoo
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
Geographic Range & Migration
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Striped Cuckoo
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
Conservation Status
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Striped Cuckoo
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
Striped Cuckoo
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.
Striped Cuckoo
A medium-sized cuckoo (28-30 cm) found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America. Brown-streaked plumage with a distinctive rufous cap and long tail. A brood parasite, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly ovenbirds.