African Cuckoo vs Western Koel
Cuculus gularis 比較対象 Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Cuckoo | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Cuculus gularis | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. 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.
保全状況
African Cuckoo
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
Western Koel
About These Birds
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.
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。