Red-capped Coua
Coua ruficeps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-ruficeps"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.8 cm and a weight of 172.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Coua-de-cabeça-ruiva (Coua ruficeps) — Coua endémico do norte e noroeste de Madagascar com cabeça rufosa característica. Habita florestas secas de folha caduca e matagais costeiros. Terrícola, corre pelo solo em busca de insetos e pequenos répteis. Voz distinta de trinado. Ameaçado pela desflorestação acelerada da costa noroeste de Madagascar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,8 cm | 12.9 in |
| Peso | 172,66666666666666 g | 6.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Espécies | Coua ruficeps |
Distribution
Red-capped Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family