African Emerald Cuckoo vs Eastern Koel

Chrysococcyx cupreus в сравнении с Eudynamys orientalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Emerald Cuckoo Eastern Koel
Научное название Chrysococcyx cupreus Eudynamys orientalis
Отряд Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Семейство Cuculidae Cuculidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 21,1 cm (8.3 in) 42,0 cm (16.5 in)
Масса 38,0 g (1.34 oz) 239,33333333333334 g (8.44 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки -- 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

African Emerald Cuckoo only

Нет

Eastern Koel only

Song & Call Comparison

African Emerald Cuckoo

Пение

Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Eastern Koel

Пение

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep musical notes audible through dense tropical forest in Sumatra.

Охранный статус

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Eastern Koel

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.

Eastern Koel

Eastern Koel (Eudynamys orientalis) — 38–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with heavy spotting; pale green bill; red eye; long tail. Ranges across Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia; migrates to Australia in spring. Brood parasite targeting magpies and friarbirds. Frugivore; disperses rainforest seeds.

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