African Emerald Cuckoo vs Striped Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx cupreus 对比 Tapera naevia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Emerald Cuckoo | Striped Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Tapera naevia |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 21.2 cm (8.3 in) |
| 体重 | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 49.980000000000004 g (1.76 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars rejected by other birds. Also takes beetles, grasshoppers, and small … |
| 产卵数 | -- | -- |
| 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.
Striped Cuckoo
Loud, raucous cackle with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying well across open grassland and scrub.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Emerald Cuckoo
Striped Cuckoo
Found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America to Argentina. Resident.
保护状况
African Emerald Cuckoo
Striped Cuckoo
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
Striped Cuckoo
Little Bronze-cuckoo (alt): small bronze-green cuckoo; barred white below; red eye; golden-bronze iridescence; typical bronze-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。
Striped Cuckoo
A medium-sized cuckoo (28-30 cm) found in grasslands and open habitats from Mexico through Central and South America. Brown-streaked plumage with a distinctive rufous cap and long tail. A brood parasite, laying eggs in the nests of other bird species, particularly ovenbirds.