Indian Cuckoo vs Banded Ground-cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus compared with Neomorphus radiolosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Cuckoo | Banded Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cuculus micropterus | Neomorphus radiolosus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) | 399.0 g (14.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| 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.
Banded Ground-cuckoo
Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Indian Cuckoo
Banded Ground-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
Banded Ground-cuckoo
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.
Banded Ground-cuckoo
Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) — 48–52 cm. Dark brown; broad black breast bands; rufous belly; vivid blue orbital skin. Endemic to wet foothill forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Non-parasitic; follows army ant columns. Insectivore. Endangered due to severe habitat loss in its restricted range.