Andaman Coucal vs Black-bellied Malkoha
Centropus andamanensis comparé à Phaenicophaeus diardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Andaman Coucal | Black-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus andamanensis | Phaenicophaeus diardi |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 65,4 g (2.31 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Andaman Coucal only
Black-bellied Malkoha only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Black-bellied Malkoha
Loud, melodic far-carrying call; rich resonant notes audible impressively through tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Andaman Coucal
Black-bellied Malkoha
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-bellied Malkoha
African Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares): yellow bill; olive-brown above; white-buff below; long brown tail; slender; forest species
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-bellied Malkoha
Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) — 36–40 cm. Dark glossy green above; entirely black below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.