Olive-capped Coua
Coua olivaceiceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-olivaceiceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.9 cm and a weight of 182 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) — 40–44 cm. Grey-brown with an olive-grey cap replacing the rufous cap of the related Red-capped Coua; bare blue orbital skin. Inhabits the southern semi-arid zone of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Sometimes treated as a subspecies of Red-capped Coua.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.9 cm | 13.0 in |
| Weight | 182.0 g | 6.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 10-12 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Loud, harsh resonant call; penetrating notes carrying through tropical forest habitat in South Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Species | Coua olivaceiceps |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family