White-browed Coucal vs African Cuckoo
Centropus superciliosus comparado com Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-browed Coucal | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus superciliosus | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 165,0 g (5.82 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 3-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-browed Coucal
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes audible far across dense humid tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
White-browed Coucal
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
White-browed Coucal
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
White-browed Coucal
Cucal-de-sobrancelha-branca (Centropus superciliosus), 38–45 cm. Sobrancelha branca distinta contrastando com a coroa preta, dorso castanho listrado, partes inferiores esbranquiçadas, cauda longa e escura. Olhos vermelhos. Habita matagais, pastagens e áreas agrícolas na África Oriental e Austral. Alimenta-se de insetos e pequenos animais.
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.