Greater Coucal vs Western Koel
Centropus sinensis 对比 Eudynamys scolopaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Greater Coucal | Western Koel |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Centropus sinensis | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 281.5 g (9.93 oz) | 230.0 g (8.11 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Coucal
Loud, nasal call with carrying quality; distinctive resonant notes audible through dense Southeast Asian forest.
Western Koel
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
Greater Coucal
Western Koel
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Coucal
Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine species
Western Koel
Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size
About These Birds
Greater Coucal
褐翅鸦鹃 (Centropus sinensis)，体长约48–52厘米。上体红褐色，头颈和下体黑色具蓝色光泽，翅红褐色，尾极长。眼红色，嘴粗重弯曲。广泛分布于南亚和东南亚的灌丛、草地和次生林。以大型昆虫、蜥蜴、蛇和小型哺乳动物为食。
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。