Blue Coua
Blue Coua
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The Blue Coua is a stunningly beautiful cuckoo species endemic to Madagascar, remarkable for its entirely iridescent blue plumage. Unlike many of its cuckoo relatives, it builds its own nest and actively raises its young.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid evergreen forests and subhumid forests primarily in eastern and northern Madagascar, preferring areas with dense canopy and undergrowth.
How to spot
Its bright blue color can make it stand out, especially when flying, but it often forages quietly in the canopy or mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often mournful calls, which can lead you to its presence high in the trees. Binoculars are essential for good views.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid evergreen forests and subhumid forests primarily in eastern and northern Madagascar, preferring areas with dense canopy and undergrowth.
How to spot
Its bright blue color can make it stand out, especially when flying, but it often forages quietly in the canopy or mid-story. Listen for its distinctive, often mournful calls, which can lead you to its presence high in the trees. Binoculars are essential for good views.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the day, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging.
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Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Blue Coua's incredibly vibrant iridescent blue plumage is not due to pigments but rather to the microscopic structure of its feathers, which reflects light in a specific way, creating its dazzling, ever-changing hue.
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