Guira Cuckoo vs Dwarf Koel
Guira guira compared with Microdynamis parva
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Guira Cuckoo | Dwarf Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Guira guira | Microdynamis parva |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.7 cm (13.7 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 141.73333333333335 g (5.00 oz) | 49.075 g (1.73 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of open South American country; eats large insects, small frogs, lizards, and bird eggs. … | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Guira Cuckoo
Loud, gurgling call with hollow quality; distinctive multi-tonal sound carrying across open African savanna.
Dwarf Koel
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes given from forest canopy in Asia.
Geographic Range & Migration
Guira Cuckoo
Found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes from Brazil to Argentina. Resident and gregarious.
Dwarf Koel
Conservation Status
Guira Cuckoo
Dwarf Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Guira Cuckoo
Broad-billed Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; broadly barred white below; wide bars; reddish eye; Australian bronze cuckoo
Dwarf Koel
Channel-billed Cuckoo: pale gray-white; dark wings; massive pale curved bill; red orbital ring; long dark tail; unique bill size
About These Birds
Guira Cuckoo
A distinctive, socially gregarious cuckoo (36-42 cm) found in open habitats across South America east of the Andes. Shaggy orange-rufous crest, streaked plumage, and long tail. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and eggs. Often seen in noisy family groups.
Dwarf Koel
Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva) — 20–24 cm. Tiny koel; male blackish; female brown with white spots; short tail; small curved bill. Inhabits primary lowland forest of New Guinea. Brood parasite; host species poorly documented. Insectivore and frugivore. Rare and little studied.