Giant Coua
Coua gigas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-gigas"></birdfyi-bird>О нас
Giant Coua (Coua gigas) — 58–62 cm. Largest coua; grey-brown above; vinous-buff below; bare blue orbital skin; massive heavy bill; long tail. Found in western dry deciduous forests of Madagascar. Non-parasitic; feeds on the ground and in trees. Omnivore; takes large invertebrates, lizards, and fruits. Declining due to forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 42,5 cm | 16.7 in |
| Масса | 430,0 g | 15.17 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP.
Размер кладки
3
Звук
Пение
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Семейство | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Виды | Coua gigas |
Distribution
Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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