African Emerald Cuckoo vs Black-bellied Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Phaenicophaeus diardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Black-bellied Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Phaenicophaeus diardi |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 25,4 cm (10.0 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 65,4 g (2.31 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | 2-3 |
| 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.
Black-bellied Malkoha
Loud, melodic far-carrying call; rich resonant notes audible impressively through tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Black-bellied Malkoha
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.
Black-bellied Malkoha
Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) — 36–40 cm. Dark glossy green above; entirely black below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.