Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Pheasant Cuckoo
Cuculus crassirostris comparé à Dromococcyx phasianellus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Pheasant Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Cuculus crassirostris | Dromococcyx phasianellus |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famille | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Poids | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) | 88,48333333333333 g (3.12 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| 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.
Pheasant Cuckoo
Deep, guttural croaking call; resonant low notes carrying across open South American tropical forest edge.
Statut de conservation
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Pheasant Cuckoo
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
Pheasant Cuckoo
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.
Pheasant Cuckoo
Pheasant Cuckoo (Dromococcyx phasianellus) — 35–40 cm. Streaked brown; long graduated rufous tail barred black; pale buff below. Humid tropical forest from Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Brood parasite targeting antbirds and small passerines. Skulking; rarely observed despite its loud whistled song. Insectivore.