Andaman Coucal vs Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Centropus andamanensis so với Surniculus lugubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Andaman Coucal | Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Centropus andamanensis | Surniculus lugubris |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Họ | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 34,5 cm (13.6 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 31,65 g (1.12 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Andaman Coucal only
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo only
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Song & Call Comparison
Andaman Coucal
Melodic, whistled phrase with clear quality; pure resonant notes carrying across African woodland 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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Andaman Coucal
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Andaman Coucal
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
Andaman Coucal
Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis) — 42–47 cm. Chestnut back and wings; black head and underparts; long graduated tail. Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India, in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Previously treated as a subspecies of Greater Coucal.
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.