Violaceous Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus violaceus 比較対象 Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Violaceous Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Centropus violaceus | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 49.6 cm (19.5 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 500.0 g (17.64 oz) | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Violaceous Coucal
さえずり
Loud, resonant call with melodic quality; rich carrying notes audible through dense Madagascar lowland forest.
Western Koel
さえずり
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
Least Concern
Violaceous Coucal
Least Concern
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Violaceous Coucal
羽毛
Coppery-tailed Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale below; coppery-iridescent tail; red eye; coppery tail iridescence
Western Koel
羽毛
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Violaceous Coucal
スミレ色カッコウ (Centropus violaceus) — 45〜50 cm。全体に深い青紫色で光沢がある；長く段階的な尾；重い黒い嘴。パプアニューギニア・マヌス島とアドミラルティ諸島固有種。
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。