Andaman Coucal vs Saint Helena Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Nannococcyx psix
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Saint Helena Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Nannococcyx psix |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 171.0 g (6.03 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.
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
Andaman Coucal
Saint Helena Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Saint Helena Cuckoo
Saint Helena Cuckoo: extinct; brown above; pale below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo; known only from subfossil remains
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.
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.