Burchell's Coucal vs African Cuckoo
Centropus burchellii comparado com Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Burchell's Coucal | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus burchellii | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 182,2 g (6.43 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
Burchell's Coucal only
African Cuckoo only
Song & Call Comparison
Burchell's Coucal
Loud, raucous call with harsh character; piercing notes carrying impressively through dense humid forest.
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.
Estado de conservação
Burchell's Coucal
African 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 Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
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 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.