Andaman Coucal vs Rufous Coucal
Centropus andamanensis comparado com Centropus unirufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Andaman Coucal | Rufous Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus andamanensis | Centropus unirufus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 33,5 cm (13.2 in) |
| Peso | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 178,4 g (6.29 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Rufous Coucal
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep notes given repeatedly from tall African forest canopy.
Estado de conservação
Andaman Coucal
Rufous Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
Chinese Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; streaked in winter plumage; Asian species
Rufous Coucal
Short-toed Coucal: brown above; rufous wings; buff below; shorter tail than other coucals; red eye; more compact build
About These Birds
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.
Rufous Coucal
Cucal-ruivo de 35–40 cm de cor marrom-avermelhada uniforme, endêmico do norte das Filipinas, especialmente Luzon.