Black-throated Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus leucogaster comparé à Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-throated Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus leucogaster | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,2 cm (15.4 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Poids | 309,0 g (10.90 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-throated Coucal only
Western Koel only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Black-throated Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying across rainforest in Southeast Asia.
Western Koel
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Black-throated Coucal
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-throated Coucal
White-elbowed Coucal: white elbow patch; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; white elbow spot
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Black-throated Coucal
Black-throated Coucal (Centropus leucogaster) — 40–46 cm. Rufous above; black head, throat, and breast; white belly; long tail. Inhabits dense forest and secondary growth in West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; secretive in dense undergrowth.
Western Koel
Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) — 39–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with white spots and barred underparts; red eye. Widespread from South Asia through mainland Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting crows and mynas. Frugivore and insectivore. Its rising wailing call heralds the Indian summer.