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Blue Coua

Coua caerulea

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
39,2 cm
Berat
247,5 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) — 48–50 cm. Almost entirely brilliant ultramarine blue with a bare blue facial patch; long tail. Inhabits humid eastern rainforest of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Omnivore; eats insects, chameleons, fruits, and seeds. One of Madagascar's most strikingly coloured birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 39,2 cm 15.4 in
Berat 247,5 g 8.73 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Bernstein's Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic species

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: DM,CP.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Suara

Kicauan

Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coua
Spesies Coua caerulea

Distribution

Blue Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Blue Coua endangered?
The Blue Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Coua nest?
Nest type: DM,CP.
What does the Blue Coua sound like?
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.
How big is the Blue Coua?
The Blue Coua has a wingspan of 39.2 cm, weight of 247.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Coua belong to?
The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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