Solomons Brush Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Cacomantis addendus comparé à Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Solomons Brush Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Cacomantis addendus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Solomons Brush Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep melodic notes given from dense forest habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
Statut de conservation
Solomons Brush Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Solomons Brush Cuckoo
Solomons Brush Cuckoo: brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Solomon Islands endemic brush cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Solomons Brush Cuckoo
Solomons Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis addendus) — 22–26 cm. Brown above; rufous-buff below; yellow orbital ring. Endemic to the Solomon Islands in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.