African Emerald Cuckoo vs Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus comparado com Piaya cayana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Emerald Cuckoo | Common Squirrel-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Piaya cayana |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) |
| Peso | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 103,85 g (3.66 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.
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Harsh, far-carrying call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
Estado de conservação
African Emerald Cuckoo
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
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
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Great Spotted Cuckoo: gray above with white spots; pale below; long white-spotted dark tail; long pale crest; European migrant
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.
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Common Squirrel-cuckoo (Piaya cayana) — 40–50 cm. Brilliant rufous-chestnut above and on breast; grey belly; yellow-green bill; very long tail with bold black-and-white tips. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Mexico to Bolivia and Argentina. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; agile forager in tree canopy catching large insects and caterpillars.