Indian Cuckoo vs Long-tailed Koel
Cuculus micropterus dibandingkan dengan Urodynamis taitensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | Indian Cuckoo | Long-tailed Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Cuculus micropterus | Urodynamis taitensis |
| Ordo | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Famili | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 34,4 cm (13.5 in) |
| Berat | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) | 113,5 g (4.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Long-tailed Koel
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low notes carrying through dense tropical forest in Southeast Asia.
Status Konservasi
Indian Cuckoo
Long-tailed Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Long-tailed Koel
About These Birds
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.
Long-tailed Koel
Long-tailed Koel (Urodynamis taitensis) — 40–43 cm; tail up to 22 cm. Slender; brown above with white spots; pale underparts with brown streaking; very long pointed tail. Migrates from New Zealand and Pacific islands to Melanesia and Micronesia. Brood parasite targeting reed-warblers. Frugivore and insectivore.