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Snail-eating Coua

Coua delalandei · Extinct species of bird
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Conservation
extinct
Codes
snecou1, SECO

About the Snail-eating Coua

Delalande's coua, also known as the snail-eating coua or Delalande's coucal, is an extinct species of nonparasitic cuckoo from Madagascar. It was only known to science as an extant bird for a very short time in the early 19th century. Some disagreement exists about its area of occurrence. Although claims were made that the bird was also found in the area of Fito and Maroantsetra, as well as near Toamasina (Tamatave), i.e., the coastal areas of northern Toamasina Province, all specimens with good locality data are from the offshore island of Nosy Boraha. As the vernacular name implies, land snails were a favored food item of this species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesCoua delalandei
Species Codessnecou1, SECO
Conservationextinct

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Snail-eating Coua belong to?

The Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

How can I identify the Snail-eating Coua?

Delalande's coua, also known as the snail-eating coua or Delalande's coucal, is an extinct species of nonparasitic cuckoo from Madagascar. It was only known to science as an extant bird for a very short time in the early 19th century. Some disagreement exists about its area of occurrence. Although c...

Where can I report a Snail-eating Coua sighting?

You can log sightings of Snail-eating Coua on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snecou1, or on iNaturalist.