African Emerald Cuckoo vs Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo

Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Neomorphus geoffroyi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Emerald Cuckoo Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo
Nom scientifique Chrysococcyx cupreus Neomorphus geoffroyi
Ordre Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famille Cuculidae Cuculidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Vulnerable
Longueur
Envergure 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 33,0 cm (13.0 in)
Poids 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 350,2 g (12.35 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

African Emerald Cuckoo only

Aucun(e)

Rufous-vented Ground-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.

Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo

Chant

Deep, hollow booming call; resonant bass notes carrying surprisingly far across dense tropical forest floor.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Vulnerable

Rufous-vented Ground-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.

Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo

Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus geoffroyi) — 46–50 cm. Bronzy-brown above; buff below; rufous vent; bare blue facial skin; decurved bill. Inhabits humid lowland forest from Mexico to South America. Non-parasitic; follows army ant swarms to catch flushed prey. Rare and secretive. Insectivore.

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