Red-breasted Coua vs Western Koel
Coua serriana comparado com Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Red-breasted Coua | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coua serriana | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 33,9 cm (13.3 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 293,0 g (10.34 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Red-breasted Coua
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall forest canopy in Asia. 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
Red-breasted Coua
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Red-breasted Coua
Running Coua: pale gray-white below; olive-brown above; blue-green orbital ring; long graduated tail; ground-running Madagascar bird
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Red-breasted Coua
Coua-de-Serrano (Coua serriana) — Coua raro das florestas úmidas do nordeste de Madagascar. Plumagem com tonalidades distintas. Habita florestas primárias remotas. Muito pouco estudado e raramente avistado por observadores de aves. Presumivelmente ameaçado pela perda de habitat florestal como todos os couas endémicos de Madagascar.
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.