African Emerald Cuckoo vs Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus в сравнении с Hierococcyx pectoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Emerald Cuckoo | Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Hierococcyx pectoralis |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) |
| Масса | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 78,25 g (2.76 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| 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.
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with penetrating quality; harsh notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
African Emerald Cuckoo
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo: brown above; white below with bold dark barring; hawk-like; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; Philippine
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.
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx pectoralis) — 28–31 cm. Grey above; rufous breast; barred lower belly; hawk-like silhouette. Endemic to the Philippines in forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Identified by its distinctive call.