African Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus gularis 对比 Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Cuculus gularis | Cuculus micropterus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 41.8 cm (16.5 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| 体重 | 105.0 g (3.70 oz) | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
保护状况
African Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
African Cuckoo
African Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; African migrant similar to Common
Indian Cuckoo
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
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.
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。