African Emerald Cuckoo vs Red-breasted Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Coua serriana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Red-breasted Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua serriana |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 293,0 g (10.34 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-breasted Coua
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall forest canopy in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Red-breasted 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-breasted Coua
Running Coua: pale gray-white below; olive-brown above; blue-green orbital ring; long graduated tail; ground-running Madagascar bird
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-breasted Coua
Coua-de-Serrano (Coua serriana) — Coua raro das florestas úmidas do nordeste de Madagascar. Plumagem com tonalidades distintas. Habita florestas primárias remotas. Muito pouco estudado e raramente avistado por observadores de aves. Presumivelmente ameaçado pela perda de habitat florestal como todos os couas endémicos de Madagascar.