Malagasy Coucal vs African Cuckoo
Centropus toulou comparado com Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Malagasy Coucal | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Centropus toulou | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 154,5 g (5.45 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Malagasy Coucal
Melodic, beautiful descending phrase; clear flute-like notes with cascading richness, characteristic of Malagasy coua.
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
Malagasy Coucal
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Malagasy 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
Malagasy Coucal
Cucal de Toalha (Centropus toulou), 38–42 cm. Plumagem reprodutiva negra com reflexo esverdeado, asas e dorso castanho-rufivos. Fora da estação, apresenta listras. Olhos vermelhos. Endêmico de Madagascar e algumas ilhas vizinhas. Habita florestas, matagais e jardins. Alimenta-se de insetos, lagartos 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.