Burchell's Coucal vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Centropus burchellii comparado com Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Burchell's Coucal | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus burchellii | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 182,2 g (6.43 oz) | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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Burchell's Coucal only
African Emerald Cuckoo only
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Song & Call Comparison
Burchell's Coucal
Loud, raucous call with harsh character; piercing notes carrying impressively through dense humid forest.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
Burchell's Coucal
African Emerald Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Burchell's Coucal
Steere's Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Philippine island endemic
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
About These Birds
Burchell's Coucal
Cucal de Burchell (Centropus burchellii), 37–42 cm. Dorso castanho, asas avermelhadas, cabeça, pescoço e ventre negros com brilho verde metálico. Olhos vermelhos, bico robusto e curvo, cauda longa. Habita arbustos, pastagens e jardins da África do Sul. Alimenta-se de insetos, pequenos vertebrados e frutas.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.