Yellow-throated Cuckoo vs Western Koel
Chrysococcyx flavigularis dibandingkan dengan Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Yellow-throated Cuckoo | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Chrysococcyx flavigularis | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 18,3 cm (7.2 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Berat | 29,25 g (1.03 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Western Koel
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Status Konservasi
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
New Britain Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; red eye; New Britain endemic; iridescent bronze-green; small
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
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.
Western Koel
Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) — 39–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with white spots and barred underparts; red eye. Widespread from South Asia through mainland Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting crows and mynas. Frugivore and insectivore. Its rising wailing call heralds the Indian summer.