Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Dwarf Koel
Cuculus crassirostris в сравнении с Microdynamis parva
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Dwarf Koel |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Cuculus crassirostris | Microdynamis parva |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 21,0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Масса | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) | 49,075 g (1.73 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Dwarf Koel
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes given from forest canopy in Asia.
Охранный статус
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Dwarf Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
Dwarf Koel
About These Birds
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.
Dwarf Koel
Dwarf Koel (Microdynamis parva) — 20–24 cm. Tiny koel; male blackish; female brown with white spots; short tail; small curved bill. Inhabits primary lowland forest of New Guinea. Brood parasite; host species poorly documented. Insectivore and frugivore. Rare and little studied.