African Emerald Cuckoo vs Banded Ground-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Neomorphus radiolosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Banded Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Neomorphus radiolosus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 30,4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 399,0 g (14.07 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 1 |
| 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.
Banded Ground-cuckoo
Loud, deep resonant booming call; powerful bass notes carrying across dense lowland tropical forest.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Banded 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.
Banded Ground-cuckoo
Banded Ground-cuckoo (Neomorphus radiolosus) — 48–52 cm. Dark brown; broad black breast bands; rufous belly; vivid blue orbital skin. Endemic to wet foothill forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Non-parasitic; follows army ant columns. Insectivore. Endangered due to severe habitat loss in its restricted range.