African Emerald Cuckoo vs Scale-feathered Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus dibandingkan dengan Lepidogrammus cumingi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | African Emerald Cuckoo | Scale-feathered Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Lepidogrammus cumingi |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Berat | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 167,175 g (5.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Scale-feathered Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.
Status Konservasi
African Emerald Cuckoo
Scale-feathered Malkoha
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.
Scale-feathered Malkoha
Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) — 40–45 cm. Unique among malkohas for the male's scaly white-tipped breast feathers; green above; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon and nearby islands). Inhabits forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.