Snail-eating Coua
Coua delalandei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-delalandei"></birdfyi-bird>The Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) — ~55 cm. Extinct. Last recorded on Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar, in the mid-19th century. Large terrestrial cuckoo; purplish-blue and brown plumage; bare blue orbital skin. Presumed a specialist predator of large land snails. Driven to extinction by hunting and introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 110,0 g | 3.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
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الصوت
الغناء
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich clear resonant notes audible through tropical forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| الفصيلة | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| الأنواع | Coua delalandei |
Distribution
Snail-eating Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family