Blue Coua
NameBlue Coua
Common NameBlue Coua
Scientific NameCoua caerulea
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)49
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsEntirely iridescent blue plumage, appearing darker on the back and wings, and a lighter, more purplish-blue on the long tail. It has a distinctive bright blue bare skin patch around the eye, and a black bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive, and often repeated 'coua-coua-coua' calls, which can sound somewhat mournful. It also produces a series of softer cooing notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found throughout the island's humid evergreen and dry deciduous forests, as well as gallery forests.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Entirely iridescent blue plumage, Long, purplish-blue tail, Prominent bare blue skin patch around the eye
Description
The Blue Coua is a large, striking bird endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its vibrant iridescent blue plumage and long tail. It is an arboreal species, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the forest canopy.
