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Giant Coua

Coua gigas

Least Concern
طول الجناح
42,5 cm
الوزن
430,0 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

The Giant Coua (Coua gigas) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.5 cm and a weight of 430 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

Giant Coua (Coua gigas) — 58–62 cm. Largest coua; grey-brown above; vinous-buff below; bare blue orbital skin; massive heavy bill; long tail. Found in western dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; feeds on the ground and in trees. Omnivore; takes large invertebrates, lizards, and fruits. Declining due to forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 42,5 cm 16.7 in
الوزن 430,0 g 15.17 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

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الصوت

الغناء

Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coua
الأنواع Coua gigas

Distribution

Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Giant Coua endangered?
The Giant Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Coua nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Giant Coua sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
How big is the Giant Coua?
The Giant Coua has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 430.0 g.
What order and family does the Giant Coua belong to?
The Giant Coua (Coua gigas) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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