Greater Coucal vs Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
Centropus sinensis dibandingkan dengan Hierococcyx bocki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Greater Coucal | Dark Hawk-Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Centropus sinensis | Hierococcyx bocki |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) | 35,9 cm (14.1 in) |
| Berat | 281,5 g (9.93 oz) | 137,0 g (4.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitat Bersama
Greater Coucal only
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo only
None
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Coucal
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in South Asia.
Status Konservasi
Greater Coucal
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Coucal
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine species
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below with dense dark barring; hawk-like; long barred tail; yellow orbital ring; dark morph
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.
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo
Dark Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx bocki) — 28–31 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with darker streaking; barred tail. Restricted to montane forest of the Malay Peninsula. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Rare; poorly documented.