Philippine Coucal vs Indian Cuckoo
Centropus viridis verglichen mit Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Philippine Coucal | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Centropus viridis | Cuculus micropterus |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familie | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 153,5 g (5.41 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Coucal
Loud, melodic call with resonant musical quality; distinctive rich notes echoing through Madagascar lowland forest.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Erhaltungsstatus
Philippine Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Philippine Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Philippine Coucal
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis) — 40–45 cm. Dark greenish-black above and below; chestnut wings; graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte, Mindanao) in forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.