Andaman Coucal vs Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis compared with Neomorphus geoffroyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Neomorphus geoffroyi |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 33.0 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 350.2 g (12.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Andaman Coucal only
Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo
Deep, hollow booming call; resonant bass notes carrying surprisingly far across dense tropical forest floor.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo
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.
Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo
Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus geoffroyi) — 46–50 cm. Bronzy-brown above; buff below; rufous vent; bare blue facial skin; decurved bill. Inhabits humid lowland forest from Mexico to South America. Non-parasitic; follows army ant swarms to catch flushed prey. Rare and secretive. Insectivore.