Pheasant Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Centropus phasianinus comparé à Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pheasant Coucal | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus phasianinus | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 49,8 cm (19.6 in) | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 331,5 g (11.69 oz) | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Pheasant Coucal only
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Pheasant Coucal
Harsh, chattering call with coarse quality; rapid series of rough notes delivered from tropical forest perch.
African Emerald Cuckoo
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
Pheasant Coucal
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Pheasant Coucal
Pheasant Coucal (Centropus phasianinus) — 55–70 cm. Very long-tailed; black head and underparts in breeding; streaked brown in non-breeding; rufous wings. Found in tall grass, cane fields, and scrub across Australia and New Guinea. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed grass nest. Insectivore and small vertebrate predator.
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.