African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-faced Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-faced Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 30,8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 91,9 g (3.24 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 2-3 |
| 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.
Red-faced Malkoha
Sharp, far-carrying call with penetrating quality; loud notes audible through tropical scrub habitat.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-faced Malkoha
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
Red-faced Malkoha
Giant Coua: large dark blue-gray body; pale below; brilliant bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; largest Madagascar coua
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.
Red-faced Malkoha
Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) — 45–48 cm. Dark green above; chestnut-red underparts; vivid scarlet bare facial skin and bill. Endemic to Sri Lanka in wet lowland and foothill forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact forest and threatened by deforestation.