African Emerald Cuckoo vs Snail-eating Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coua delalandei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Snail-eating Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua delalandei |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | — |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 110,0 g (3.88 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| 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.
Snail-eating Coua
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich clear resonant notes audible through tropical forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Snail-eating 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.
Snail-eating Coua
Coua-de-Delalande (Coua delalandei) — Extinto. Coua que habitava a ilha de Sainte-Marie (Nosy Boraha) e possivelmente o nordeste de Madagascar. O último espécime foi coletado em 1834. Extinto provavelmente por caça e introdução de ratos e outros predadores. Plumagem conhecida apenas por espécimes de museu.