Sulawesi Cuckoo vs Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Cuculus crassirostris ile kıyaslandığında Piaya cayana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Sulawesi Cuckoo | Common Squirrel-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Cuculus crassirostris | Piaya cayana |
| Takım | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familya | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 29,1 cm (11.5 in) |
| Ağırlık | 85,0 g (3.00 oz) | 103,85 g (3.66 oz) |
| Beslenme | -- | -- |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | -- | 2 |
| 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.
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Harsh, far-carrying call with raucous quality; loud rough notes carrying through dense tropical forest.
Koruma Durumu
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Common Squirrel-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
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
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.
Common Squirrel-cuckoo
Common Squirrel-cuckoo (Piaya cayana) — 40–50 cm. Brilliant rufous-chestnut above and on breast; grey belly; yellow-green bill; very long tail with bold black-and-white tips. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Mexico to Bolivia and Argentina. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; agile forager in tree canopy catching large insects and caterpillars.