Coquerel's Coua vs Western Koel
Coua coquereli comparado com Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Coquerel's Coua | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coua coquereli | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2-3 |
| 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.
Western Koel
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
Coquerel's Coua
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Coquerel's Coua
Bornean Ground-cuckoo: dark iridescent green-black above; rufous underparts; cobalt-blue orbital ring; long tail; massive bill; ground
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
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.
Western Koel
Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) — 39–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with white spots and barred underparts; red eye. Widespread from South Asia through mainland Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting crows and mynas. Frugivore and insectivore. Its rising wailing call heralds the Indian summer.