Andaman Coucal vs Western Koel

Centropus andamanensis comparado com Eudynamys scolopaceus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Andaman Coucal Western Koel
Nome científico Centropus andamanensis Eudynamys scolopaceus
Ordem Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Família Cuculidae Cuculidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 34,5 cm (13.6 in) 39,3 cm (15.5 in)
Peso 199,0 g (7.02 oz) 230,0 g (8.11 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Andaman Coucal only

Western Koel only

Nenhum

Song & Call Comparison

Andaman Coucal

Canto

Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.

Western Koel

Canto

Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Andaman Coucal

Least Concern

Western Koel

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.

Western Koel

Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) — 39–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with white spots and barred underparts; red eye. Widespread from South Asia through mainland Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting crows and mynas. Frugivore and insectivore. Its rising wailing call heralds the Indian summer.

More Birds to Explore

Explore the Nature FYI Family