About the Coquerel's Coua
Coquerel's coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It was named in 1867 by the French naturalist Alfred Grandidier in honor of the French navy surgeon and naturalist Charles Coquerel.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coua coquereli |
| Species Codes | coqcou1, COCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coquerel's Coua belong to?
The Coquerel's Coua (Coua coquereli) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Coquerel's Coua?
Coquerel's coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It was named in 1867 by the French naturalist Alfred Grandidier in honor of the French navy surgeon and naturalist Charles Coquerel....
Where can I report a Coquerel's Coua sighting?
You can log sightings of Coquerel's Coua on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coqcou1, or on iNaturalist.
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