Black-eared Cuckoo vs African Emerald Cuckoo
Chalcites osculans comparado com Chrysococcyx cupreus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Black-eared Cuckoo | African Emerald Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chalcites osculans | Chrysococcyx cupreus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) |
| Peso | 32,0 g (1.13 oz) | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-eared Cuckoo
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful low notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
Black-eared Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo
About These Birds
Black-eared Cuckoo
Cuculo-reluzente-de-bico-preto (Chalcites osculans), 15–17 cm. Partes superiores bronze-esverdeadas, partes inferiores com barras sutis, bico relativamente escuro. Habita matagais áridos e florestas abertas da Austrália interior. Parasita ninhos de outras aves. Alimenta-se de insetos, especialmente lagartas.
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.