Moluccan Cuckoo vs Andaman Coucal
Cacomantis aeruginosus в сравнении с Centropus andamanensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Moluccan Cuckoo | Andaman Coucal |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Cacomantis aeruginosus | Centropus andamanensis |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 22,4 cm (8.8 in) | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) |
| Масса | 35,8 g (1.26 oz) | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Moluccan Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from forest perch. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Охранный статус
Moluccan Cuckoo
Andaman Coucal
How to Tell Them Apart
Moluccan Cuckoo
Moluccan Cuckoo: dark olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark graduated tail; yellow eye-ring; Moluccan island endemic
Andaman Coucal
About These Birds
Moluccan Cuckoo
Moluccan Cuckoo (Cacomantis aeruginosus) — 22–25 cm. Brown above with greenish gloss; pale buff-rufous below; yellow orbital ring. Endemic to the Moluccas, Indonesia. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore.
Andaman Coucal
Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.