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Crested Coua

Coua cristata

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
27,2 cm
Khối Lượng
104,0 g
Họ
Cuculidae
Bộ
Cuculiformes

Giới Thiệu

Crested Coua (Coua cristata) — 42–44 cm. Grey-brown above; whitish below with vinous breast; prominent erect crest; vivid bare blue orbital patch. Common in western and southern Madagascar in dry deciduous forest, scrub, and spiny thickets. Non-parasitic; builds a small open nest. Omnivore; eats insects, chameleons, fruits, and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 27,2 cm 10.7 in
Khối Lượng 104,0 g 3.67 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Bengal Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; common Asian coucal; widespread

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: HC.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, far-carrying melodic call with resonant quality; clear rich notes audible through dense humid forest.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Họ Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Coua
Loài Coua cristata

Distribution

Crested Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Crested Coua endangered?
The Crested Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Coua nest?
Nest type: HC.
What does the Crested Coua sound like?
Loud, far-carrying melodic call with resonant quality; clear rich notes audible through dense humid forest.
How big is the Crested Coua?
The Crested Coua has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 104.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Coua belong to?
The Crested Coua (Coua cristata) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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