Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Cuculus crassirostris в сравнении с Surniculus lugubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Cuculus crassirostris | Surniculus lugubris |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Масса | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) | 31,65 g (1.12 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.
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh penetrating quality; rough notes given from tall forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Охранный статус
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
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
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo: glossy black; square-cut tail; drongo mimic; pale tail tips; red eye; southeast Asian drongo mimic
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.
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris) — 24–27 cm. Glossy blue-black overall; white vent barring; square-cut tail. Inhabits forest from the Himalayas through the Malay Peninsula to Borneo and the Philippines. Brood parasite mimicking drongos to penetrate nesting territories. Insectivore.