Andaman Coucal vs Buff-headed Coucal
Centropus andamanensis comparé à Centropus milo
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andaman Coucal | Buff-headed Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus milo |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 52,8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 766,0 g (27.02 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andaman Coucal only
Buff-headed Coucal only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Buff-headed Coucal
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful hollow notes carrying far across Melanesian lowland forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Andaman Coucal
Buff-headed Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
Buff-headed Coucal
Black-faced Coucal: glossy black face; dark brown mantle; rufous wings; black underparts; red eye; long dark tail; bold facial mask
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.
Buff-headed Coucal
Buff-headed Coucal (Centropus milo) — 58–65 cm. Massive coucal; jet-black body; pale buff-yellow head and neck; heavy decurved bill. Endemic to the Solomon Islands in lowland forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic; builds a domed grass nest. Omnivore hunting large insects, lizards, frogs, and small mammals. One of the largest coucals globally.