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Giant Coua
Coua gigas
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Least Concern
翼開長
42.5 cm
体重
430.0 g
科
Cuculidae
目
Cuculiformes
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について
ジャイアントコウア（Coua gigas）— マダガスカル西部固有の最大のコウア属のカッコウ。体長60cm以上で地上性。乾燥林に生息する。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 42.5 cm | 16.7 in |
| 体重 | 430.0 g | 15.17 oz |
識別
羽毛
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP.
一腹卵数
3
鳴き声
さえずり
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| 種 | Coua gigas |
Distribution
Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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よくある質問
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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