Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Cacomantis virescens comparé à Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Cacomantis virescens | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | — | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green eye-ring; Sulawesi endemic brush cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis virescens) — 22–25 cm. Brown-olive above; rufous-buff below; yellow orbital skin; graduated tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.