Andaman Coucal vs Biak Coucal
Centropus andamanensis verglichen mit Centropus chalybeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Andaman Coucal | Biak Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus chalybeus |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familie | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 39,1 cm (15.4 in) |
| Gewicht | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 244,4 g (8.62 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 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.
Biak Coucal
Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.
Erhaltungsstatus
Andaman Coucal
Biak Coucal
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.
Biak Coucal
Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) — 42–48 cm. Glossy blue-black above; chestnut-rufous wings; pale buff underparts; heavy bill. Endemic to Biak Island, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Listed as Vulnerable due to its very restricted island range and ongoing habitat degradation.