Diederik Cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx caprius 对比 Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Diederik Cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx caprius | Cuculus gularis |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 22.7 cm (8.9 in) | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) |
| 体重 | 32.44 g (1.14 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Diederik Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call with resonant quality; deep hollow notes audible far through dense forest. 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.
保护状况
Diederik Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Diederik 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
Diederik Cuckoo
黑帽金鹃(Chrysococcyx caprius)体长18-20厘米。雄鸟：具光泽的绿色上体，白色斑点；白色眉纹；古铜绿色胸部；红色眼圈。分布于撒哈拉以南非洲，是织雀的巢寄生者。鸣声婉转，以其宿主名命名。雌鸟棕绿色，具条纹。
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.