Greater Coucal vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Centropus sinensis dibandingkan dengan Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Greater Coucal | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Centropus sinensis | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Berat | 281,5 g (9.93 oz) | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
Greater Coucal only
Sulawesi Cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Coucal
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
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.
Status Konservasi
Greater Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Coucal
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Greater Coucal
Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) — 47–52 cm. Large; chestnut wings; glossy black head, body, and long graduated tail; red eye. Widespread from Pakistan through South and Southeast Asia to China. Inhabits scrub, forest edge, gardens. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed nest. Omnivore; known as 'crow-pheasant' in South Asia.
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.