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Giant Coua

Coua gigas

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Coua
Species
Coua gigas (Giant Coua)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニジカッコウ
Chinese 大馬島鵑
Spanish Cúa gigante
French Coua géant
German Riesen-Seidenkuckuck
Russian Гигантская мадагаскарская кукушка

Similar Species in Coua

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Red-breasted Coua
Coua serriana
Least Concern
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Red-capped Coua
Coua ruficeps
Least Concern
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Red-fronted Coua
Coua reynaudii
Least Concern
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Crested Coua
Coua cristata
Least Concern
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Running Coua
Coua cursor
Least Concern
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Snail-eating Coua
Coua delalandei
Extinct
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Blue Coua
Coua caerulea
Least Concern
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Verreaux's Coua
Coua verreauxi
Least Concern
View all species in Coua →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Coua?
The scientific name of Giant Coua is Coua gigas. It belongs to the genus Coua.
What is the conservation status of Giant Coua?
Giant Coua (Coua gigas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant Coua live?
Giant Coua is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Giant Coua belong to?
Giant Coua (Coua gigas) belongs to the genus Coua, which is part of the taxonomic family Cuculidae.
Is Giant Coua endangered?
No, Giant Coua (Coua gigas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Giant Coua belong to?
Giant Coua (Coua gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Giant Coua?
The closest relatives of Giant Coua in the genus Coua include Red-breasted Coua, Red-capped Coua, Red-fronted Coua, Crested Coua, Running Coua.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Coua — 10 Species

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Giant Coua
Coua gigas
LC
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Red-breasted Coua
Coua serriana
LC 🐾
Red-capped Coua
Coua ruficeps
LC 🐾
Red-fronted Coua
Coua reynaudii
LC 🐾
Crested Coua
Coua cristata
LC 🐾
Running Coua
Coua cursor
LC 🐾
Snail-eating Coua
Coua delalandei
EX 🐾
Blue Coua
Coua caerulea
LC 🐾
Verreaux's Coua
Coua verreauxi
LC 🐾
Coquerel's Coua
Coua coquereli
LC
View all →

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