The blue coua (Coua caerulea) is a species of bird in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is endemic to the island of Madagascar.

Big, dark, long-tailed tree-dwelling bird. Like other couas, inquisitive and restless. Generally prefers to jump or flop through the trees, but sometimes makes long gliding flights with occasional explosive wingbeats. Found in eastern and northern rainforest. Most common call is a short, explosive “brr-dd-t”.

Jul 12, 2023 · The Blue Couas or Blue Madagascar Coucal (Coua caerulea) is a non-parasitic cuckoo that occurs naturally on the island of Madagascar located off the southeastern coast of Africa.

Apr 2, 2021 · The blue coua, aka coua bleu or blue Madagascar coucal, is a member of the cuckoo family and arguably one of the prettiest of this family of birds. The genus name Coua comes from koa, the Malagasy name for a cuckoo. Like all couas, they have 2 main traits: long, broad tails & blue, featherless skin around the eyes.

Mar 4, 2020 · Blue Coua (Coua caerulea), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.blucou1.01.

Jun 3, 2024 · Meet the Blue Coua: The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) is a sizable bird adorned in deep blue plumage throughout its body. Its wings and tail glisten with a violet sheen. Atop its blue head, a brief crest is visible. The area around its eye is encircled by exposed skin, ranging from cobalt-blue to violet in coloration.

The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) is one of Madagascar's most enchanting birds, known for its striking blue plumage and unique calls. This fascinating species

The Blue Coua is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Blue Coua SCI Name: Coua caerulea Protonym: Cuculus caeruleus Syst.Nat.ed.12 ed.12 p.171 Category: Cuculiformes / Cuculidae / Coua Taxonomy Code: blucou1 Type Locality: Madagascar.

The blue coua (Coua caerulea) is a species of bird in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is endemic to the island of Madagascar.