Black Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus grillii 对比 Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Black Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Centropus grillii | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 117.66666666666667 g (4.15 oz) | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black Coucal
鸣唱
Melodic, flute-like phrase with musical quality; clear rich notes cascading pleasantly from Madagascar forest.
Western Koel
鸣唱
Loud, far-carrying nasal call; distinctive penetrating notes audible through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
保护状况
Least Concern
Black Coucal
Least Concern
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Black Coucal
羽毛
Brown Coucal: dark brown above; rufous-brown wings; buff below; long brown tail; orange-red eye; brownish plumage; African species
Western Koel
羽毛
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Black Coucal
黑腹鸦鹃 (Centropus grillii)，体长约27厘米，为鸦鹃属中体型较小者。繁殖期雄鸟全身黑色，翅膀栗红色；非繁殖期上体具黄褐色条纹。尾长，眼红色。广泛分布于撒哈拉以南非洲的草地和湿地。以昆虫为主食。
Western Koel
西方噪鹃，体长39-46厘米。雄鸟全身黑亮，眼红色。分布于南亚至东南亚大陆。巢寄生性。