African Emerald Cuckoo vs Coquerel's Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coua coquereli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Coquerel's Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua coquereli |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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.
Coquerel's Coua
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes given repeatedly from dense humid forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Coquerel's Coua
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.
Coquerel's Coua
Coua-de-Coquerel (Coua coquereli) — Coua terrícola endémico das florestas secas do oeste de Madagascar. Plumagem acastanhada com partes inferiores avermelhadas e pele facial azul sem penas. Corre ágil pelo solo da floresta em busca de insetos, lagartos e pequenos vertebrados. Nidifica na vegetação densa. Vulnerável à perda de habitat.