African Emerald Cuckoo vs Blue-faced Malkoha

Chrysococcyx cupreus 对比 Phaenicophaeus viridirostris

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 African Emerald Cuckoo Blue-faced Malkoha
学名 Chrysococcyx cupreus Phaenicophaeus viridirostris
Cuculiformes Cuculiformes
Cuculidae Cuculidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 21.1 cm (8.3 in) 27.2 cm (10.7 in)
体重 38.0 g (1.34 oz) 67.0 g (2.36 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 -- 2-3
Population Trend

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.

Blue-faced Malkoha

鸣唱

Loud, raucous far-carrying call; harsh penetrating notes carrying well through dense forest habitat.

保护状况

Least Concern

African Emerald Cuckoo

Least Concern

Blue-faced Malkoha

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。

Blue-faced Malkoha

Blue-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris) — 38–42 cm. Green and chestnut; vivid bare blue orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits dry scrub and forest edge across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Non-parasitic; builds a small cup nest in dense scrub. Insectivore and frugivore.

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