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Blue Coua

Coua caerulea

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
39,2 cm
Масса
247,5 g
Семейство
Cuculidae
Отряд
Cuculiformes

The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.2 cm and a weight of 247.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) — 48–50 cm. Almost entirely brilliant ultramarine blue with a bare blue facial patch; long tail. Inhabits humid eastern rainforest of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest. Omnivore; eats insects, chameleons, fruits, and seeds. One of Madagascar's most strikingly coloured birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 39,2 cm 15.4 in
Масса 247,5 g 8.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: DM,CP.

Размер кладки

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Звук

Пение

Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Семейство Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coua
Виды Coua caerulea

Distribution

Blue Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Blue Coua endangered?
The Blue Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue Coua nest?
Nest type: DM,CP.
What does the Blue Coua sound like?
Deep, resonant call with hollow quality; powerful notes carrying across broad dense tropical forest.
How big is the Blue Coua?
The Blue Coua has a wingspan of 39.2 cm, weight of 247.5 g.
What order and family does the Blue Coua belong to?
The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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