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 |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | 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
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
Loud, raucous far-carrying call; harsh penetrating notes carrying well through dense forest habitat.
保护状况
African Emerald Cuckoo
Blue-faced Malkoha
How to Tell Them Apart
African Emerald Cuckoo
New Caledonian Bronze-cuckoo: bronze-green above; barred white below; island endemic; red eye; iridescent bronze-green; small size
Blue-faced Malkoha
Yellowbill (African): yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; African forest cuckoo
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.