Running Coua (Coua cursor)
About the Running Coua
The running coua (Coua cursor) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Adult running coua are approximately 34–40 centimetres (13–16 in) in length. Adults appear grey-green above, with a blue and pink face outlined in black and dark blue skin around the eye. The back is bright pink, outlined by black feathers. The running coau's breast is purplish. Juveniles have similar coloration, although duller, and without black on the face. The running coua is endemic to Madagascar, and is found to the south and south-west of the island. Its typical habitat is sub-arid thorn scrub, spiny desert, dry woodlands, and low forest bush. The running coau is not globally threatened.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 22 recordings for this species: 15 CC BY-NC-SA · 7 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Madagascar in the xeno-canto catalogue.