Andaman Coucal vs Giant Coua
Centropus andamanensis в сравнении с Coua gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Andaman Coucal | Giant Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Centropus andamanensis | Coua gigas |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Масса | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 430,0 g (15.17 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland habitat.
Giant Coua
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
Охранный статус
Andaman Coucal
Giant Coua
About These Birds
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.
Giant Coua
Giant Coua (Coua gigas) — 58–62 cm. Largest coua; grey-brown above; vinous-buff below; bare blue orbital skin; massive heavy bill; long tail. Found in western dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; feeds on the ground and in trees. Omnivore; takes large invertebrates, lizards, and fruits. Declining due to forest loss.