African Emerald Cuckoo vs Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado con Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Chestnut-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Phaenicophaeus sumatranus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 27,8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 97,2 g (3.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Ninguno
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha only
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.
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Loud, mellow whistled phrase; rich resonant notes building in deliberate sequence through forest canopy.
Estado de conservación
African Emerald Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
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.
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) — 40–45 cm. Dark blue-green above; chestnut belly; green bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Inhabits lowland and hill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars.