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Giant Coua

Coua gigas

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
42,5 cm
Berat
430,0 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 42,5 cm 16.7 in
Berat 430,0 g 15.17 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

3

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Giant Coua endangered?
The Giant Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Coua nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Giant Coua sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
How big is the Giant Coua?
The Giant Coua has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 430.0 g.
What order and family does the Giant Coua belong to?
The Giant Coua (Coua gigas) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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