African Emerald Cuckoo vs Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Coccyzus pluvialis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Emerald Cuckoo Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Nom scientifique Chrysococcyx cupreus Coccyzus pluvialis
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 35,5 cm (14.0 in)
Poids 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 159,5 g (5.63 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

African Emerald Cuckoo only

Aucun(e)

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo only

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.

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo

Chant

Soft, descending whistled phrase; pure notes dropping gently in musical sequence from dense forest cover.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Chestnut-bellied 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.

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo

Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — 45–50 cm. Large island cuckoo; brown above; rich chestnut-orange belly; long broad tail. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and woodland. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; eats large insects, lizards, and berries. The largest cuckoo in the Caribbean.

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