African Emerald Cuckoo vs Green-billed Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus в сравнении с Phaenicophaeus tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Emerald Cuckoo | Green-billed Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Phaenicophaeus tristis |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 33,1 cm (13.0 in) |
| Масса | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 121,0 g (4.27 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | 2-4 |
| 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.
Green-billed Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying call with mellow quality; rich resonant notes given repeatedly from tropical forest.
Охранный статус
African Emerald Cuckoo
Green-billed Malkoha
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.
Green-billed Malkoha
Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) — 48–55 cm. One of the largest malkohas; grey-green above; dark grey below; long tail with broad white tips; large curved green bill; bare red orbital skin. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Nepal through Southeast Asia and southern China. Non-parasitic. Insectivore and frugivore.