Indian Cuckoo vs Eastern Koel
Cuculus micropterus comparado con Eudynamys orientalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Indian Cuckoo | Eastern Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Cuculus micropterus | Eudynamys orientalis |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 42,0 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) | 239,33333333333334 g (8.44 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Eastern Koel
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible through dense tropical forest in Sumatra.
Estado de conservación
Indian Cuckoo
Eastern Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Eastern Koel
About These Birds
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.
Eastern Koel
Eastern Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) — 38–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with heavy spotting; pale green bill; red eye; long tail. Ranges across Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia; migrates to Australia in spring. Brood parasite targeting magpies and friarbirds. Frugivore; disperses rainforest seeds.