African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-fronted Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coua reynaudii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-fronted Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua reynaudii |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 148,5 g (5.24 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.
Red-fronted Coua
Loud, harsh resonant call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-fronted 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.
Red-fronted Coua
Coua-de-Reynaud (Coua reynaudii) — Coua das florestas úmidas do leste de Madagascar. Plumagem com tons de verde e castanho com marcas faciais. Habita o interior de florestas primárias. Alimenta-se de insetos, lagartos e frutos. Como outros couas, é não parasitário. Em declínio acentuado por intensa desflorestação do leste de Madagascar.