Crested Coua (Coua cristata)

About Crested Coua (Coua cristata)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Birds
• Order: Cuckoos
• Family: Cuckoos

The crested coua is a common medium-sized bird member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is endemic to Madagascar, mainly found in the coastal regions of the island. The crested coua is a weak flyer, so it will often be observed hopping from branch to branch in high canopies. It is distinguished mainly by its greenish-grey back, its prominent grey head crest, rufous-coloured breast, white abdomen and bright turquoise and blue patches of bare skin around the eyes.