African Emerald Cuckoo vs Giant Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus в сравнении с Coua gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Emerald Cuckoo | Giant Coua |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua gigas |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 42,5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Масса | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 430,0 g (15.17 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Giant Coua
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
Охранный статус
African Emerald Cuckoo
Giant Coua
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
Giant Coua
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic
About These Birds
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.
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.