Shining Bronze-cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Chalcites lucidus comparé à Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Shining Bronze-cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chalcites lucidus | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,6 cm (8.1 in) | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Poids | 33,35 g (1.18 oz) | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Shining Bronze-cuckoo only
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Shining Bronze-cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying across dense humid forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
Shining Bronze-cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Shining Bronze-cuckoo
Shining Bronze-cuckoo (Chalcites lucidus) — 15–18 cm. Brilliant metallic green above; heavily barred white-and-green below; curved bill. Breeds in Australia, New Zealand, and the SW Pacific; migrates to New Guinea and Melanesia wintering. Brood parasite targeting gerygones. Insectivore. A remarkable long-distance migrant covering 3,000+ km.
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.