African Emerald Cuckoo vs Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparé à Surniculus velutinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Philippine Drongo-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Surniculus velutinus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 22,2 cm (8.7 in) |
| Poids | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 38,480000000000004 g (1.36 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Aucun(e)
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo only
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.
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Sharp, penetrating whistle; clear emphatic notes carrying through dense forest in Philippines. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
African Emerald Cuckoo
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo: glossy black overall; forked tail; drongo-like appearance; pale tip tail; red eye; Philippine endemic
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.
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo
Philippine Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus velutinus) — 23–27 cm. Glossy blue-black with white barring on the vent; mimics the forked tail of drongos to deceive hosts; long notched tail. Endemic to the Philippines in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite targeting monarch-flycatchers. Insectivore.