Greater Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus sinensis в сравнении с Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Greater Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Centropus sinensis | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 281,5 g (9.93 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Greater Coucal only
Western Koel only
Нет
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Coucal
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
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.
Охранный статус
Greater Coucal
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Coucal
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine species
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Greater Coucal
Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) — 47–52 cm. Large; chestnut wings; glossy black head, body, and long graduated tail; red eye. Widespread from Pakistan through South and Southeast Asia to China. Inhabits scrub, forest edge, gardens. Non-parasitic; builds a large domed nest. Omnivore; known as 'crow-pheasant' in South Asia.
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.