African Emerald Cuckoo vs Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Coccyzus rufigularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Bay-breasted Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coccyzus rufigularis |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 36,2 cm (14.3 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 128,0 g (4.52 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep melodic notes audible across dense tropical forest in Africa.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Bay-breasted 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.
Bay-breasted Cuckoo
Bay-breasted Cuckoo (Coccyzus rufigularis) — 44–48 cm. Large; brown above; deep rufous-chestnut breast; white belly; long tail with white spots. Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic). Non-parasitic. Omnivore; hunts lizards, large insects. Endangered due to severe deforestation.