African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-capped Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coua ruficeps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-capped Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua ruficeps |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 32,8 cm (12.9 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 172,66666666666666 g (6.09 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-capped Coua
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-capped Coua
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
Red-capped Coua
Spot-winged Coucal: dark brown above with spotted wing coverts; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; spotted wings
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-capped Coua
Coua-de-cabeça-ruiva (Coua ruficeps) — Coua endémico do norte e noroeste de Madagascar com cabeça rufosa característica. Habita florestas secas de folha caduca e matagais costeiros. Terrícola, corre pelo solo em busca de insetos e pequenos répteis. Voz distinta de trinado. Ameaçado pela desflorestação acelerada da costa noroeste de Madagascar.