Red-capped Coua
Coua ruficeps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coua-ruficeps"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.8 cm and a weight of 172.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Red-capped Coua (Coua ruficeps) — 39–42 cm. Grey body with a distinctive rufous-red cap; bare blue orbital skin; long white-tipped tail. Found in the western and northern deciduous forests and scrub of Madagascar. Non-parasitic. Omnivore. Fairly common within suitable dry-forest habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 32,8 cm | 12.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 172,66666666666666 g | 6.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, harsh call with nasal quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest habitat.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Họ | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coua |
| Loài | Coua ruficeps |
Distribution
Red-capped Coua has been recorded in 1 countries.
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