Coquerel's Coua vs African Cuckoo
Coua coquereli comparado com Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Coquerel's Coua | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coua coquereli | Cuculus gularis |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Peso | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Coquerel's Coua
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes given repeatedly from dense humid 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
Coquerel's Coua
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Coquerel's Coua
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
Coquerel's Coua
Coua-de-Coquerel (Coua coquereli) — Coua terrícola endémico das florestas secas do oeste de Madagascar. Plumagem acastanhada com partes inferiores avermelhadas e pele facial azul sem penas. Corre ágil pelo solo da floresta em busca de insetos, lagartos e pequenos vertebrados. Nidifica na vegetação densa. Vulnerável à perda de habitat.
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.