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Verreaux's Coua

Coua verreauxi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
26,0 cm
Berat
98,66666666666667 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Berat 98,66666666666667 g 3.48 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Violet Coucal: brilliant violet-blue iridescent body; rufous wings; dark graduated tail; red eye; violet iridescence striking

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense humid forest.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Verreaux's Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Verreaux's Coua endangered?
The Verreaux's Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Verreaux's Coua nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Verreaux's Coua sound like?
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense humid forest.
How big is the Verreaux's Coua?
The Verreaux's Coua has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 98.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Verreaux's Coua belong to?
The Verreaux's Coua (Coua verreauxi) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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