Indian Cuckoo vs Saint Helena Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus compared with Nannococcyx psix
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Cuckoo | Saint Helena Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cuculus micropterus | Nannococcyx psix |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) | 171.0 g (6.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Saint Helena Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from dense island forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Indian Cuckoo
Saint Helena Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Saint Helena Cuckoo
Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains
About These Birds
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.
Saint Helena Cuckoo
Saint Helena Cuckoo (Nannococcyx psix) — ~25 cm. Extinct. Known only from subfossil remains from Saint Helena, South Atlantic. A small cuckoo inferred from bone morphology; likely became extinct following human colonisation of the island in the 16th century and the introduction of predators.