African Emerald Cuckoo vs Madagascar Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Cuculus rochii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Madagascar Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Cuculus rochii |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 32,7 cm (12.9 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 62,0 g (2.19 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| 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.
Madagascar Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Madagascar.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Madagascar Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
Madagascar Cuckoo
Madagascar Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; Madagascar migratory species
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.
Madagascar Cuckoo
Madagascar Cuckoo (Cuculus rochii) — 26–29 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring. Summer visitor to Madagascar; winters to East Africa. Brood parasite targeting Madagascar warblers and other small passerines. Insectivore. The only truly migratory cuckoo of the Western Indian Ocean region.