Greater Ani vs Indian Cuckoo
Crotophaga major 对比 Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Greater Ani | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Crotophaga major | Cuculus micropterus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 38.7 cm (15.2 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 184.625 g (6.51 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| 食性 | Insectivore of tropical South American marshes; eats hairy caterpillars, large beetles, and small lizards. Also … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Greater Ani
鸣唱
Soft, wheezy call with plaintive quality; delicate notes given quietly from dense grassland cover at dawn.
Indian Cuckoo
鸣唱
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Greater Ani
Found in tropical forests, mangroves, and marshes from Mexico to Argentina. Resident in lowland wetland habitats.
Indian Cuckoo
保护状况
Least Concern
Greater Ani
Least Concern
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Greater Ani
Indian Cuckoo
羽毛
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
Greater Ani
大犁鸥（Crotophaga major）— 分布于中南美洲河流和湿地的最大犁鸥。蓝色眼睛和黑色羽毛为特征。共同筑巢。
Indian Cuckoo
印度杜鹃（Cuculus micropterus）— 分布于南亚和东南亚森林的杜鹃。具独特多音节鸣声。托卵性。