African Emerald Cuckoo vs Jacobin Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Clamator jacobinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Emerald Cuckoo Jacobin Cuckoo
Nom scientifique Chrysococcyx cupreus Clamator jacobinus
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 29,0 cm (11.4 in)
Poids 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 83,5 g (2.95 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- --
Population Trend

Song & Call Comparison

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.

Jacobin Cuckoo

Chant

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Jacobin Cuckoo

About These Birds

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.

Jacobin Cuckoo

Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) — 31–34 cm. Bold black-and-white; black crest; white underparts and wing patch; long tail. Widespread from Africa through the Indian subcontinent. Brood parasite targeting babblers. Migratory in part of its range. Insectivore. Known as 'Pied Crested Cuckoo'; its monsoon-season arrival in South Asia is celebrated.

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