Black-eared Cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Chalcites osculans comparado con Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-eared Cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chalcites osculans | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 32,0 g (1.13 oz) | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-eared Cuckoo
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful low notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
Estado de conservación
Black-eared Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Black-eared Cuckoo
Cucú bronceado de Australia occidental (Chalcites osculans), 15–17 cm. Partes superiores bronce oscuro; vientre blanco finamente barrado de oscuro. Habita en el interior árido y semiárido de Australia. Parásito de nidos de trogloditas y malúridos. Se alimenta principalmente de insectos y orugas.
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.