Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Red-crested Malkoha
Cuculus crassirostris comparé à Dasylophus superciliosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Red-crested Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Cuculus crassirostris | Dasylophus superciliosus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 30,8 cm (12.1 in) |
| Poids | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) | 119,5 g (4.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-crested Malkoha
Sharp, rising whistled phrase; clean ascending notes with emphatic quality from tropical forest perch.
Statut de conservation
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Red-crested Malkoha
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
Red-crested Malkoha
About These Birds
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.
Red-crested Malkoha
Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) — 40–44 cm. Dark green above; rufous below; prominent red crest; bare red orbital ring; long white-tipped tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte). Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.