Jacobin Cuckoo vs Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus 对比 Morococcyx erythropygus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Jacobin Cuckoo | Lesser Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Clamator jacobinus | Morococcyx erythropygus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| 体重 | 83.5 g (2.95 oz) | 66.6 g (2.35 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Song & Call Comparison
Jacobin Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh penetrating notes given from tall canopy tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Soft, ventriloquial whistled phrase; clear pure notes given quietly and deceptively from dense tropical thicket.
保护状况
Jacobin Cuckoo
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Jacobin Cuckoo
Scale-feathered Malkoha: scaly dark green above; buff below; bare red orbital skin; long dark tail; scaled feather texture distinctive
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Greater Roadrunner: boldly streaked brown above; white-cream below with dark streaks; long tail; shaggy crest; bare facial skin; fast runner
About These Birds
Jacobin Cuckoo
黑白杜鹃(Clamator jacobinus)体长31-34厘米。醒目的黑白色；黑色头冠；白色下体和翅斑；长分级尾。分布于非洲和亚洲南部，为部分迁徙种。常见巢寄生宿主包括画眉类和八哥类。
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Lesser Ground-cuckoo (Morococcyx erythropygus) — 28 cm. Brown above; chestnut rump; whitish underparts; bare blue orbital skin. Inhabits dry and semi-arid scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest in low shrubs. Runs on the ground hunting large insects, lizards, and amphibians. Monotypic genus endemic to Mesoamerica.