African Emerald Cuckoo vs Raffles's Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Rhinortha chlorophaea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Raffles's Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Rhinortha chlorophaea |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 23,6 cm (9.3 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 52,5 g (1.85 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.
Raffles's Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes audible through dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Raffles's 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
Raffles's Malkoha
Crested Coua: blue-gray body; white below; brilliant blue and red bare facial skin; long tail white-tipped; Madagascar forest 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.
Raffles's Malkoha
Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) — 30–35 cm. Slender; rufous above with green gloss; pale grey below; long white-tipped tail; red bill and orbital skin. Inhabits primary and tall secondary forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic; forages in the mid-storey. Insectivore; eats caterpillars and large insects.