African Emerald Cuckoo vs Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus so với Surniculus lugubris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | African Emerald Cuckoo | Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Surniculus lugubris |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Họ | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 23,8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 38,0 g (1.34 oz) | 31,65 g (1.12 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
Không
African Emerald Cuckoo only
Không
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo only
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native 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
African Emerald Cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
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
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.
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.