Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Coccyzus vieilloti dibandingkan dengan Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Coccyzus vieilloti | Cuculus micropterus |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 26,4 cm (10.4 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Berat | 86,0 g (3.03 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, clear whistled call; pure melodic notes carrying through dense humid forest in Southeast Asia.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Status Konservasi
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vieilloti) — 38–43 cm. Brown above; grey-buff below; bare red orbital skin; long tail with white spots. Endemic to Puerto Rico in forest and wooded habitat. Non-parasitic; hunts lizards, insects, and nestlings. Considered Vulnerable due to limited range and habitat loss.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.