Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo vs Western Koel
Cercococcyx olivinus comparado com Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Cercococcyx olivinus | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 27,8 cm (10.9 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 65,83333333333333 g (2.32 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; very long graduated dark tail; red eye; olive coloration diagnostic
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo
Cuculo-de-peito-oliva (Cercococcyx olivinus), 26–30 cm. Partes superiores oliváceas com marcações escuras, partes inferiores com barras rufivas e brancas, cauda longa. Habita florestas tropicais da África Ocidental e Central. Parasita ninhos de outras aves. Alimenta-se de insetos e lagartas.
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.