African Emerald Cuckoo vs Banded Ground-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Neomorphus radiolosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Banded Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Neomorphus radiolosus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 399.0 g (14.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. 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
African Emerald Cuckoo
Banded Ground-cuckoo
About These Birds
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.
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.