Can anybody tell me if this is a Lesser or a Greater Coucal.
Is there a any fool proof way of distinguishing the two species especially the immature?
Author: fforrest Time: 3/09/2007 23:34
Hi Kawora,
Please don't forget to mention the date and location of the bird record.
It looks like a Lesser Coucal to me, just based on the proportion and the color pattern.
Regards,
Forrest Author: ajohn Time: 7/09/2007 14:29
I agree this is a juvenile Lesser Coucal - the head and neck are much browner than on juvenile Greater (which is essentially black and grey on the body/head) The wing barring also looks different from greater - I think the black bars are wider. Author: skawora Time: 7/09/2007 22:20
Thanks for the comments this photo was taken on August 26 in a starfruit tree Tai Peng Village Lamma island
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