African Emerald Cuckoo vs Ash-colored Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus verglichen mit Coccycua cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | African Emerald Cuckoo | Ash-colored Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coccycua cinerea |
| Ordnung | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familie | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 43,760000000000005 g (1.54 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
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.
Ash-colored Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall forest tree in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Erhaltungsstatus
African Emerald Cuckoo
Ash-colored 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.
Ash-colored Cuckoo
Ash-colored Cuckoo (Coccycua cinerea) — 22–25 cm. Grey above; paler grey below; tail with white-tipped feathers; slim bill. Inhabits scrub, thorny forest, and dense secondary growth across southern South America from Bolivia and Brazil to Argentina. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.