African Emerald Cuckoo vs Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coccyzus pluvialis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coccyzus pluvialis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 35,5 cm (14.0 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 159,5 g (5.63 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Nenhum
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Nenhum
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo only
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.
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Soft, descending whistled phrase; pure notes dropping gently in musical sequence from dense forest cover.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied 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
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; white below; yellow bill; rufous wing patches; white-spotted dark tail; North American
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.
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — 45–50 cm. Large island cuckoo; brown above; rich chestnut-orange belly; long broad tail. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and woodland. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; eats large insects, lizards, and berries. The largest cuckoo in the Caribbean.