African Emerald Cuckoo vs Ash-colored Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coccycua cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Ash-colored Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coccycua cinerea |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 22,0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 43,760000000000005 g (1.54 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Ash-colored Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall forest tree in Southeast Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Ash-colored Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
Ash-colored Cuckoo
Levaillant's Cuckoo: brown-streaked above; white streaked below; long dark tail; large pale crest; African crested cuckoo species
About These Birds
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.
Ash-colored Cuckoo
Ash-colored Cuckoo (Coccycua cinerea) — 22–25 cm. Grey above; paler grey below; tail with white-tipped feathers; slim bill. Inhabits scrub, thorny forest, and dense secondary growth across southern South America from Bolivia and Brazil to Argentina. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.