Andaman Coucal vs Black-bellied Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis compared with Phaenicophaeus diardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Black-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Phaenicophaeus diardi |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 65.4 g (2.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 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.
Black-bellied Malkoha
Loud, melodic far-carrying call; rich resonant notes audible impressively through tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Black-bellied Malkoha
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.
Black-bellied Malkoha
Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) — 36–40 cm. Dark glossy green above; entirely black below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.