Fan-tailed Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Cacomantis flabelliformis comparado com Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Fan-tailed Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Cacomantis flabelliformis | Centropus andamanensis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 27,4 cm (10.8 in) | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Peso | 53,8 g (1.90 oz) | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Fan-tailed Cuckoo only
Nenhum
Andaman Coucal only
Song & Call Comparison
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Estado de conservação
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Fan-tailed Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; rufous-orange breast; white-tipped tail feathers; yellow eye-ring; fan-shaped tail display
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
About These Birds
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis) — 24–28 cm. Grey above; rich rufous-orange below; yellow orbital ring; tail with white spots. Found in forest, woodland, and heath across Australia, New Guinea, and SW Pacific islands. Brood parasite targeting thornbills, scrubwrens, and gerygones. Insectivore.
Andaman Coucal
Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.