African Cuckoo vs Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis comparado con Cuculus saturatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Cuckoo | Himalayan Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Cuculus gularis | Cuculus saturatus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) | 36,5 cm (14.4 in) |
| Peso | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) | 94,86666666666667 g (3.35 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Himalayan Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call; resonant notes given from tall Himalayan forest canopy at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservación
African Cuckoo
Himalayan Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
Himalayan Cuckoo
Himalayan Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Himalayan high-altitude species
About These Birds
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.
Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuco himalayo (Cuculus saturatus) — Cuco de los bosques montanos del Himalaya y el sudeste asiático. Anteriormente considerado subespecie del cuco de Oriente, ahora reconocido como especie independiente. Parásito de nidos.