Black-eared Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Chalcites osculans comparado con Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-eared Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chalcites osculans | Cuculus micropterus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 32,0 g (1.13 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 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.
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.
Estado de conservación
Black-eared Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-eared Cuckoo
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
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.
Indian Cuckoo
Cuco de ala corta (Cuculus micropterus) — Cuco del sur y sudeste de Asia. Llamativo canto de cuatro notas. Parásito de nidos. Habita en bosques tropicales y subtropicales, desde la India hasta el sur de China y el sudeste asiático.