Yellow-throated Cuckoo vs African Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx flavigularis 对比 Cuculus gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Yellow-throated Cuckoo | African Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx flavigularis | Cuculus gularis |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) |
| 体重 | 29.25 g (1.03 oz) | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying through dense tropical 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
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
African Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-throated 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
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
黄喉金鹃(Chrysococcyx flavigularis)体长17-18厘米。上体铜绿色；喉部黄色；腹部白色具绿色横斑。分布于西非和中非的低地热带雨林。巢寄生性，将卵产于其他鸟类巢中。
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.