Andaman Coucal vs Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis comparé à Cercococcyx olivinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andaman Coucal | Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus andamanensis | Cercococcyx olivinus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 27,8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 65,83333333333333 g (2.32 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andaman Coucal only
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Andaman Coucal
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
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
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; very long graduated dark tail; red eye; olive coloration diagnostic
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.
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo (Cercococcyx olivinus) — 28–32 cm. Olive-brown above; pale buff below with faint barring; long tail. Found in montane and submontane forest of West and Central Africa. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known; locally rare.