Red-fronted Coua
Coua reynaudii
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Red-fronted Coua (Coua reynaudii) — 36–40 cm. Brown-grey above; white below with rusty-orange frontal patch; bare blue orbital skin; long tail. Found in humid and sub-humid eastern and central forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; typically forages on or near the ground. Omnivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in |
| Weight | 148.5 g | 5.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Andaman Coucal (Andamanensis): dark glossy brown above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Andaman endemic
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, harsh resonant call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Species | Coua reynaudii |
Distribution
Red-fronted Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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