About the Crested Coua
The crested coua is a common medium-sized bird member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar, mainly found in the coastal regions of the island. The crested coua is a weak flyer, so it will often be observed hopping from branch to branch in high canopies. It is distinguished mainly by its greenish-grey back, its prominent grey head crest, rufous-coloured breast, white abdomen and bright turquoise and blue patches of bare skin around the eyes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coua cristata |
| Species Codes | crecou1, CVCO, CRCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Coua belong to?
The Crested Coua (Coua cristata) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Crested Coua?
The crested coua is a common medium-sized bird member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar, mainly found in the coastal regions of the island. The crested coua is a weak flyer, so it will often be observed hopping from branch to branch in high canopies. It is distinguished ma...
Where can I report a Crested Coua sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Coua on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crecou1, or on iNaturalist.
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