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LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebrates
ForestCup nestMedium · 180 g
ForestCup nestMedium · 180 g
When to see the Red-capped Coua
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Where to see the Red-capped Coua
Regular range
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Red-capped Coua
The red-capped coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to northwest Madagascar.
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Easily confused with
Red-fronted CouaCoua reynaudiiThe red-fronted coua is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Running CouaCoua cursorAdult running coua are approximately 34–40 centimetres (13–16 in) in length.
Giant CouaCoua gigasGiant couas are about 62 cm (24 in) in length (nearly double the size of Coua coquereli) and have a blue patch around their eyes, characteristic of the genus and similar to African turacos.
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