Yellow-throated Cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx flavigularis comparado com Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Yellow-throated Cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Chrysococcyx flavigularis | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 18,3 cm (7.2 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 29,25 g (1.03 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
About These Birds
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Yellow-throated Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx flavigularis) — 17–18 cm. Bronze-green above; yellow throat; white underparts with bold green barring. Found in rainforest interior of West and Central Africa. Brood parasite. Insectivore. A forest specialist; less commonly encountered than related African Emerald Cuckoo.
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.