Andaman Coucal vs Levaillant's Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis comparé à Clamator levaillantii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andaman Coucal | Levaillant's Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus andamanensis | Clamator levaillantii |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 34,9 cm (13.7 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 121,8 g (4.30 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andaman Coucal only
Levaillant's Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with musical quality; clear notes carrying through tropical forest.
Statut de conservation
Andaman Coucal
Levaillant's 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
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Black-bellied Malkoha: dark green-black above; black belly; bare red facial skin; long dark tail; southeast Asian malkoha
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.
Levaillant's Cuckoo
Levaillant's Cuckoo (Clamator levaillantii) — 38–42 cm. Prominent black crest; dark above; white below with heavy black streaking on throat and breast; long tail. Found in woodland, savanna, and scrub across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting babblers (Turdoides). Insectivore. Nomadic, following rains.