Philippine Coucal vs African Cuckoo
Centropus viridis в сравнении с Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Philippine Coucal | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Centropus viridis | Cuculus gularis |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 32,6 cm (12.8 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Масса | 153,5 g (5.41 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Philippine Coucal
Loud, melodic call with resonant musical quality; distinctive rich notes echoing through Madagascar lowland forest.
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Philippine Coucal
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Philippine Coucal
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
About These Birds
Philippine Coucal
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis) — 40–45 cm. Dark greenish-black above and below; chestnut wings; graduated tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte, Mindanao) in forest and dense scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore.
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.