African Emerald Cuckoo vs Coquerel's Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Coua coquereli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Coquerel's Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua coquereli |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2 |
| 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.
Coquerel's Coua
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes given repeatedly from dense humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Coquerel's Coua
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
Coquerel's Coua
Bornean Ground-cuckoo: dark iridescent green-black above; rufous underparts; cobalt-blue orbital ring; long tail; massive bill; ground
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.
Coquerel's Coua
Coquerel's Coua (Coua coquereli) — 44–48 cm. Brownish-grey above; buff-white below with chestnut breast patch; bare bare blue-and-red orbital skin; long tail. Inhabits the dry and sub-humid western forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore eating insects, geckos, and fruits.