Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Cacomantis virescens so với Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Cacomantis virescens | Cuculus gularis |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Họ | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | — | 41,8 cm (16.5 in) |
| Khối Lượng | — | 105,0 g (3.70 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from forest perch. 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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buff below; long dark tail; yellow-green eye-ring; Sulawesi endemic brush 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
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo
Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis virescens) — 22–25 cm. Brown-olive above; rufous-buff below; yellow orbital skin; graduated tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. Inhabits forest and forest edge. Brood parasite. 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.