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Running Coua

Coua cursor

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,3 cm
Peso
110,5 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

Sobre

Coua-corredor (Coua cursor) — Coua terrícola das florestas espinhosas do sul de Madagascar. Habita um dos habitats mais únicos do mundo, o thicket de Didymelaceae e Didiereaceae. Corre pelo solo em busca de insetos e lagartos. Plumagem com tons acastanhados e marcas faciais. Endémico de Madagascar como todos os membros do gênero.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,3 cm 10.4 in
Peso 110,5 g 3.90 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Sumatran Ground-cuckoo: dark glossy green above; rufous-buff below; blue facial skin; long tail; heavy curved bill; Sumatran endemic

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Loud, shrill call with penetrating quality; high resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense forest.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Família Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coua
Espécies Coua cursor

Distribution

Running Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Running Coua endangered?
The Running Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Running Coua nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Running Coua sound like?
Loud, shrill call with penetrating quality; high resonant notes carrying powerfully through dense forest.
How big is the Running Coua?
The Running Coua has a wingspan of 26.3 cm, weight of 110.5 g.
What order and family does the Running Coua belong to?
The Running Coua (Coua cursor) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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