Black Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus grillii 比較対象 Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Black Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Centropus grillii | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 117.66666666666667 g (4.15 oz) | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black Coucal
Melodic, flute-like phrase with musical quality; clear rich notes cascading pleasantly from Madagascar forest.
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.
保全状況
Black Coucal
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Black Coucal
Brown Coucal: dark brown above; rufous-brown wings; buff below; long brown tail; orange-red eye; brownish plumage; African species
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Black Coucal
ブラック・カッコウ (Centropus grillii) — 30〜35 cm。繁殖羽は全身光沢ある黒色で栗色の翼；非繁殖羽は褐色のまだら模様。サハラ以南アフリカの丈高い草地・葦原に生息。托卵性。芦原に巣を作る雌雄で育雛役割が逆転した珍しい種。
Western Koel
南アジアに広く分布するカッコウで、独特の上昇音の鳴き声が特徴。托卵行動をとる。