Indian Cuckoo vs Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus в сравнении с Hierococcyx hyperythrus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Indian Cuckoo | Northern Hawk-Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Cuculus micropterus | Hierococcyx hyperythrus |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Семейство | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) | 39,7 cm (15.6 in) |
| Масса | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) | 120,15 g (4.24 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Philippines.
Охранный статус
Indian Cuckoo
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo: gray-brown above; white below with rufous streaking; hawk-like; long tail; yellow eye-ring; northern Asia
About These Birds
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.
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo
Northern Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus) — 29–32 cm. Grey above; rufous-orange breast graduating to barred belly; barred tail. Breeds in Russia and Korea; winters to Southeast Asia. Brood parasite targeting bush-warblers and flycatchers. Insectivore. Long-distance migrant.