Coquerel's Coua vs Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Coua coquereli comparado com Morococcyx erythropygus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Coquerel's Coua | Lesser Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coua coquereli | Morococcyx erythropygus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) | 19,8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Peso | 147,5 g (5.20 oz) | 66,6 g (2.35 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 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.
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Soft, ventriloquial whistled phrase; clear pure notes given quietly and deceptively from dense tropical thicket.
Estado de conservação
Coquerel's Coua
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
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
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Greater Roadrunner: boldly streaked brown above; white-cream below with dark streaks; long tail; shaggy crest; bare facial skin; fast runner
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.
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Lesser Ground-cuckoo (Morococcyx erythropygus) — 28 cm. Brown above; chestnut rump; whitish underparts; bare blue orbital skin. Inhabits dry and semi-arid scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest in low shrubs. Runs on the ground hunting large insects, lizards, and amphibians. Monotypic genus endemic to Mesoamerica.