White-browed Coucal vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Centropus superciliosus comparé à Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | White-browed Coucal | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Centropus superciliosus | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Poids | 165,0 g (5.82 oz) | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-browed Coucal
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes audible far across dense humid tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
White-browed Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
White-browed Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
White-browed Coucal
White-browed Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) — 36–42 cm. Chestnut back and wings; bold white supercilium; dark cap and tail; white underparts. Common across East and southern Africa in scrub, gardens, and woodland edges. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; loud bubbling call. Frequently seen in suburban areas.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.