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Red-capped Coua

Coua ruficeps

Least Concern
Envergadura
32,8 cm
Peso
172,66666666666666 g
Família
Cuculidae
Ordem
Cuculiformes

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

Identificação

Plumagem

Spot-winged Coucal: dark brown above with spotted wing coverts; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; spotted wings

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Red-capped Coua endangered?
The Red-capped Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-capped Coua nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Red-capped Coua sound like?
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
How big is the Red-capped Coua?
The Red-capped Coua has a wingspan of 32.8 cm, weight of 172.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Red-capped Coua belong to?
The Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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