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Giant Coua

Coua gigas

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
42,5 cm
Khối Lượng
430,0 g
Họ
Cuculidae
Bộ
Cuculiformes
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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 42,5 cm 16.7 in
Khối Lượng 430,0 g 15.17 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Coral-billed Ground-cuckoo: dark green above; bright coral-red bill; rufous below; blue orbital skin; long tail; vivid bill diagnostic

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

3

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Giant Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Giant Coua endangered?
The Giant Coua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Coua nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Giant Coua sound like?
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; piercing rough notes carrying far through dense forest habitat.
How big is the Giant Coua?
The Giant Coua has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 430.0 g.
What order and family does the Giant Coua belong to?
The Giant Coua (Coua gigas) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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