African Emerald Cuckoo vs Scale-feathered Malkoha

Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Lepidogrammus cumingi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Emerald Cuckoo Scale-feathered Malkoha
Nom scientifique Chrysococcyx cupreus Lepidogrammus cumingi
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 31,6 cm (12.4 in)
Poids 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 167,175 g (5.90 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

African Emerald Cuckoo only

Aucun(e)

Scale-feathered Malkoha 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.

Scale-feathered Malkoha

Chant

Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Scale-feathered Malkoha

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.

Scale-feathered Malkoha

Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) — 40–45 cm. Unique among malkohas for the male's scaly white-tipped breast feathers; green above; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon and nearby islands). Inhabits forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.

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