Chestnut-winged Cuckoo vs Western Koel
Clamator coromandus в сравнении с Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Chestnut-winged Cuckoo | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Clamator coromandus | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 76,2 g (2.69 oz) | 230,0 g (8.11 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall tropical forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Western Koel
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha: rich chestnut belly; dark green-black above; bare red orbital skin; long green-glossed tail; bold belly
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) — 45–50 cm. Black crest; white collar; black-and-chestnut wings; orange-buff underparts; long dark tail. Migratory; breeds in the Himalayas, South and Southeast Asia; winters to Sri Lanka and the Greater Sundas. Brood parasite targeting babblers and other hosts. Insectivore.
Western Koel
Western Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) — 39–46 cm. Male glossy black; female brown with white spots and barred underparts; red eye. Widespread from South Asia through mainland Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting crows and mynas. Frugivore and insectivore. Its rising wailing call heralds the Indian summer.