Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Coccyzus longirostris в сравнении с Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coccyzus longirostris | Cuculus micropterus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 27,2 cm (10.7 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Масса | 101,93333333333332 g (3.60 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) — 38–43 cm. Brown above; pale buff below; decurved bill; bare red orbital skin; long white-spotted tail. Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard predator. Also takes insects and small vertebrates.
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) — 32–34 cm. Grey above; barred underparts; yellow orbital ring; broad dark subterminal tail band. Migratory; widespread from India through Southeast Asia and China to Korea and Japan. Brood parasite targeting drongos and other medium passerines. Insectivore. Famous four-note 'one more bottle' call.