Andaman Coucal vs Red-chested Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Cuculus solitarius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Red-chested Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Cuculus solitarius |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 37.5 cm (14.8 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 75.83333333333333 g (2.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Red-chested Cuckoo
Loud, haunting call with mournful quality; deep resonant notes echoing through dense African forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Red-chested Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Red-chested Cuckoo
Red-chested Cuckoo: gray above; rufous-orange breast; white belly; long dark graduated tail; red eye; bold rufous chest diagnostic
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.
Red-chested Cuckoo
Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) — 28–32 cm. Grey above; orange-rufous breast; barred white belly; long tail; yellow orbital ring. Widespread in forest, woodland, and dense scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting robin-chats and thrushes. Insectivore. Its three-note call — 'piet-my-vrou' in Afrikaans — is iconic.