Greater Ani vs Western Koel
Crotophaga major comparado con Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Greater Ani | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Crotophaga major | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 38,7 cm (15.2 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 184,625 g (6.51 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dieta | Insectivore of tropical South American marshes; eats hairy caterpillars, large beetles, and small lizards. Also … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Ani
Soft, wheezy call with plaintive quality; delicate notes given quietly from dense grassland cover at dawn.
Western Koel
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Greater Ani
Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Resident in lowland wetland habitats.
Western Koel
Estado de conservación
Greater Ani
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Ani
Black-eared Bronze-cuckoo: dark ear patch; bronze-green above; barred white below; red eye; distinctive dark ear patches; small
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Greater Ani
Garrapatero mayor (Crotophaga major) — El mayor de los tres garrapateros; habita en las orillas de ríos y pantanos de Sudamérica. Plumaje negro con brillo verdoso. Gregario, forma grupos comunales de cría. Voz profunda y ronca.
Western Koel
Koel asiático, 42-46 cm. Macho negro brillante con ojos rojos; hembra parda moteada. Ampliamente distribuido en Asia del Sur y Sudeste Asiático. Parásito de nido. Canto muy reconocible. Preocupación menor.