Andaman Coucal vs Green-billed Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis compared with Phaenicophaeus tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Coucal | Green-billed Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centropus andamanensis | Phaenicophaeus tristis |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 33.1 cm (13.0 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 121.0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Green-billed Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying call with mellow quality; rich resonant notes given repeatedly from tropical forest.
Conservation Status
Andaman Coucal
Green-billed 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.
Green-billed Malkoha
Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) — 48–55 cm. One of the largest malkohas; grey-green above; dark grey below; long tail with broad white tips; large curved green bill; bare red orbital skin. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Nepal through Southeast Asia and southern China. Non-parasitic. Insectivore and frugivore.