Verreaux's Coua
Coua verreauxi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-verreauxi"></birdfyi-bird>The Verreaux's Coua (Coua verreauxi) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26 cm and a weight of 98.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Verreaux's Coua (Coua verreauxi) — 38–42 cm. Brown-grey above; rufous-buff below; long tail with white tips; small bare blue orbital ring. Restricted to the extreme south and southwest of Madagascar in spiny desert and xeric scrub. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Near Threatened due to its narrow habitat range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.0 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 98.66666666666667 g | 3.48 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense humid forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Species | Coua verreauxi |
Distribution
Verreaux's Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family