Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo

Cacomantis virescens dibandingkan dengan Cuculus micropterus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo Indian Cuckoo
Nama Ilmiah Cacomantis virescens Cuculus micropterus
Ordo Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famili Cuculidae Cuculidae
Status Konservasi Not Evaluated Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 39,3 cm (15.5 in)
Berat 120,5 g (4.25 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo only

None

Indian Cuckoo only

None

Song & Call Comparison

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Indian Cuckoo

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Status Konservasi

Not Evaluated

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo

Least Concern

Indian Cuckoo

How to Tell Them Apart

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo

Bulu

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green eye-ring; Sulawesi endemic brush cuckoo

Indian Cuckoo

Bulu

Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species

About These Birds

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis virescens) — 22–25 cm. Brown-olive above; rufous-buff below; yellow orbital skin; graduated tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore.

Indian Cuckoo

Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.

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