Giant Coua
Coua gigas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-gigas"></birdfyi-bird>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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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 42.5 cm | 16.7 in |
| वजन | 430.0 g | 15.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP.
अंडों की संख्या
3
ध्वनि
गीत
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| कुल | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| प्रजातियां | Coua gigas |
Distribution
Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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