Greater Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus sinensis comparado com Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Greater Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus sinensis | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 281,5 g (9.93 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Greater Coucal only
Western Koel only
Nenhum
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Coucal
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
Western Koel
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
Greater Coucal
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Coucal
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine species
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Greater Coucal
Cucal-maior (Centropus sinensis), 47–52 cm. Grande, com cabeça e partes inferiores negras com brilho azulado e asas castanho-avermelhadas. Olhos vermelhos, bico robusto. Amplamente distribuído em matagais, arrozais e bordas de florestas da Ásia Meridional e Sudeste Asiático. Alimenta-se de insetos, lagartos e ovos de aves.
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.