Black-throated Coucal vs Indian Cuckoo
Centropus leucogaster в сравнении с Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Black-throated Coucal | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Centropus leucogaster | Cuculus micropterus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 39,2 cm (15.4 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 309,0 g (10.90 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Black-throated Coucal only
Indian Cuckoo only
Нет
Song & Call Comparison
Black-throated Coucal
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying across rainforest in Southeast Asia.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Black-throated Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-throated Coucal
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Black-throated Coucal
Black-throated Coucal (Centropus leucogaster) — 40–46 cm. Rufous above; black head, throat, and breast; white belly; long tail. Inhabits dense forest and secondary growth in West and Central Africa. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; secretive in dense undergrowth.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.