African Emerald Cuckoo vs Giant Coua
Chrysococcyx cupreus 对比 Coua gigas
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Emerald Cuckoo | Giant Coua |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Coua gigas |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| 体重 | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 430.0 g (15.17 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
鸣唱
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Giant Coua
鸣唱
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
保护状况
Least Concern
African Emerald Cuckoo
Least Concern
Giant Coua
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
羽毛
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
Giant Coua
羽毛
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic
About These Birds
African Emerald Cuckoo
非洲翡翠金鹃(Chrysococcyx cupreus)体长20-22厘米。雄鸟：上体及胸部呈耀眼的翡翠绿色；腹部横斑白色。广泛分布于撒哈拉以南非洲的森林和林地。寄生于多种鸟巢中，以其鲜亮的雄性羽色而著称。
Giant Coua
巨马岛鹃（Coua gigas）— 马达加斯加西部特有的马岛鹃属中最大的杜鹃。体长超过60厘米，地栖性，栖息于干燥森林。