Biak Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo

Centropus chalybeus comparé à Chrysococcyx cupreus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Biak Coucal African Emerald Cuckoo
Nom scientifique Centropus chalybeus Chrysococcyx cupreus
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 39,1 cm (15.4 in) 21,1 cm (8.3 in)
Poids 244,4 g (8.62 oz) 38,0 g (1.34 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Biak Coucal only

African Emerald Cuckoo only

Aucun(e)

Song & Call Comparison

Biak Coucal

Chant

Deep, booming resonant call; powerful low notes carrying impressively across African lowland forest floor.

African Emerald Cuckoo

Chant

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened

Biak Coucal

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

About These Birds

Biak Coucal

Biak Coucal (Centropus chalybeus) — 42–48 cm. Glossy blue-black above; chestnut-rufous wings; pale buff underparts; heavy bill. Endemic to Biak Island, Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Listed as Vulnerable due to its very restricted island range and ongoing habitat degradation.

African Emerald Cuckoo

African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.

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