Andaman Coucal vs Black-billed Cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis comparé à Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andaman Coucal | Black-billed Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus andamanensis | Coccyzus erythropthalmus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 27,4 cm (10.8 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 53,20000000000001 g (1.88 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andaman Coucal only
Black-billed Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Black-billed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep notes audible across dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Andaman Coucal
Black-billed 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
Black-billed Cuckoo
Gray-capped Cuckoo: gray cap; brown above; pale below; graduated dark tail; South American species; forest cuckoo
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-billed Cuckoo
Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) — 26–31 cm. Brown above; white below; all-dark bill; narrow red orbital ring; tail with small white spots. Migratory breeder in eastern North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in tent caterpillars and other hairy larvae.