Klaas's Cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx klaas ile kıyaslandığında Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Klaas's Cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Chrysococcyx klaas | Cuculus gularis |
| Takım | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familya | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 19,8 cm (7.8 in) | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Ağırlık | 27,919999999999998 g (0.98 oz) | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Beslenme | -- | -- |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Klaas's Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying well through dense forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
African Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall African forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Koruma Durumu
Klaas's Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Klaas's Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
About These Birds
Klaas's Cuckoo
Klaas's Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas) — 17–18 cm. Male: plain iridescent green above; white below with faint green-grey barring on flanks; white behind eye. Female: barred green-brown and buff. Inhabits forest edge, woodland, and gardens across sub-Saharan Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and warblers. Insectivore.
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo (Cuculus gularis) — 32–35 cm. Very similar to Common Cuckoo; grey above; barred below; yellow bill base and orbital ring; long tail. Migratory intra-African breeder across sub-Saharan woodland and savanna. Brood parasite primarily targeting fork-tailed drongos. Insectivore.