Coquerel's Coua vs African Cuckoo
Coua coquereli comparé à Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Coquerel's Coua | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Coua coquereli | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Poids | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Coquerel's Coua
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes given repeatedly from dense humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Statut de conservation
Coquerel's Coua
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Coquerel's Coua
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
About These Birds
Coquerel's Coua
Coquerel's Coua (Coua coquereli) — 44–48 cm. Brownish-grey above; buff-white below with chestnut breast patch; bare bare blue-and-red orbital skin; long tail. Inhabits the dry and sub-humid western forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore eating insects, geckos, and fruits.
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.