Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Coccyzus pluvialis comparado com Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coccyzus pluvialis | Cuculus micropterus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 35,5 cm (14.0 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 159,5 g (5.63 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Soft, descending whistled phrase; pure notes dropping gently in musical sequence from dense forest cover.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — 45–50 cm. Large island cuckoo; brown above; rich chestnut-orange belly; long broad tail. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and woodland. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; eats large insects, lizards, and berries. The largest cuckoo in the Caribbean.
Indian Cuckoo
Cuco-de-asa-curta (Cuculus micropterus) — Cuco do sul e sudeste da Ásia, distribuído da Índia à China e Indonésia. Parasita de nidificação como todos os membros do grupo. Plumagem cinza com ventre barrado. Canto distinto de quatro notas 'one more bottle'. Habita florestas de folha caduca e mistas em planícies e zonas montanhosas baixas.