Andaman Coucal vs Black-faced Coucal

Centropus andamanensis comparé à Centropus melanops

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Andaman Coucal Black-faced Coucal
Nom scientifique Centropus andamanensis Centropus melanops
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 34,5 cm (13.6 in) 31,8 cm (12.5 in)
Poids 199,0 g (7.02 oz) 219,75 g (7.75 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Andaman Coucal only

Black-faced Coucal only

Aucun(e)

Song & Call Comparison

Andaman Coucal

Chant

Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.

Black-faced Coucal

Chant

Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing notes carrying far across tall African forest habitat.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Andaman Coucal

Least Concern

Black-faced Coucal

About These Birds

Andaman Coucal

Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.

Black-faced Coucal

Black-faced Coucal (Centropus melanops) — 38–44 cm. Chestnut-rufous wings and back; black head, face, and underparts; long tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Mindanao and satellite islands) in grassland, scrub, and forest edge. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Status considered Vulnerable due to rapid habitat conversion.

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