Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Coccyzus vetula в сравнении с Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coccyzus vetula | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 24,1 cm (9.5 in) | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Масса | 95,5 g (3.37 oz) | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with melodic quality; clear rich notes given from tall forest tree.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vetula) — 37–42 cm. Brown above; cinnamon-buff underparts; long tail with bold white tips; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and wooded scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard hunter, hence the name. Also eats large insects and small vertebrates.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.