African Emerald Cuckoo vs Greater Ani
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Crotophaga major
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Greater Ani |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Crotophaga major |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 38,7 cm (15.2 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 184,625 g (6.51 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Insectivore of tropical South American marshes; eats hairy caterpillars, large beetles, and small lizards. Also … |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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African Emerald Cuckoo only
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Greater Ani only
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.
Greater Ani
Soft, wheezy call with plaintive quality; delicate notes given quietly from dense grassland cover at dawn.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Emerald Cuckoo
Greater Ani
Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Resident in lowland wetland habitats.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Greater Ani
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.
Greater Ani
Anu-coroca (Crotophaga major) — O maior dos anus, com 48 cm. Distribui-se da Colômbia à Argentina e Trinidad. Plumagem negra com olho branco característico. Vive em grupos em florestas de galeria, beiras de rios, manguezais e zonas pantanosas. Mais florestal e mais próximo da água do que o anu-preto. Nidificação cooperativa em grupos.