African Emerald Cuckoo vs Yellow-throated Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx cupreus dibandingkan dengan Chrysococcyx flavigularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut African Emerald Cuckoo Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Nama Ilmiah Chrysococcyx cupreus Chrysococcyx flavigularis
Ordo Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Famili Cuculidae Cuculidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 18,3 cm (7.2 in)
Berat 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 29,25 g (1.03 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

None

African Emerald Cuckoo only

None

Yellow-throated Cuckoo only

Song & Call Comparison

African Emerald Cuckoo

Kicauan

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Yellow-throated Cuckoo

Kicauan

Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Yellow-throated Cuckoo

About These Birds

African Emerald Cuckoo

African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.

Yellow-throated Cuckoo

Yellow-throated Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx flavigularis) — 17–18 cm. Bronze-green above; yellow throat; white underparts with bold green barring. Found in rainforest interior of West and Central Africa. Brood parasite. Insectivore. A forest specialist; less commonly encountered than related African Emerald Cuckoo.

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