About the Verreaux's Coua
Verreaux's coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. According to a BBC documentary, it is found only near a salt lake in the southern part of the island. The lake is 16 km long but only a couple of metres deep. The area has been drying out for the last 40,000 years and the organisms living here have become adapted to conserve water.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coua verreauxi |
| Species Codes | vercou1, VECO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Verreaux's Coua belong to?
The Verreaux's Coua (Coua verreauxi) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Verreaux's Coua?
Verreaux's coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. According to a BBC documentary, it is found only near a salt lake in the southern part of the island. The lake is 16 km long but only a couple of metres deep. The area has been drying out for the last 40,000...
Where can I report a Verreaux's Coua sighting?
You can log sightings of Verreaux's Coua on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vercou1, or on iNaturalist.
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