Black-eared Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Chalcites osculans в сравнении с Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Black-eared Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Chalcites osculans | Cuculus micropterus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 32,0 g (1.13 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-eared Cuckoo
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful low notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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-eared Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Black-eared Cuckoo
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-eared Cuckoo
Black-eared Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) — 18–20 cm. Brown above with bronzy wash; distinctive black ear-patch; pale buff underparts with faint barring; white supercilium. Inhabits arid and semi-arid scrubland and mulga of inland Australia. Brood parasite targeting speckled warblers and other scrub-dwelling hosts. Insectivore.
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.