Indian Cuckoo vs Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Cuculus micropterus comparado con Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Indian Cuckoo | Chestnut-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Cuculus micropterus | Phaenicophaeus sumatranus |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 27,8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Peso | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) | 97,2 g (3.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | -- | 2 |
| 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.
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Loud, mellow whistled phrase; rich resonant notes building in deliberate sequence through forest canopy.
Estado de conservación
Indian Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
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
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
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.
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.