Indian Cuckoo vs Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus 对比 Morococcyx erythropygus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Indian Cuckoo | Lesser Ground-cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Cuculus micropterus | Morococcyx erythropygus |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| 体重 | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) | 66.6 g (2.35 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Soft, ventriloquial whistled phrase; clear pure notes given quietly and deceptively from dense tropical thicket.
保护状况
Indian Cuckoo
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
Lesser Ground-cuckoo
About These Birds
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。
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.