Crested Coua

Coua cristata

Overview

The Crested Coua (Coua cristata) is a species of cuckoo (family Cuculidae) in the order Cuculiformes of bird (class Aves). It is the only member of the genus Vultur. It is endemic to Madagascar.

Description

A medium-sized coua. Gray upperparts and pale underparts with a long white-tipped purplish-blue tail, rufous breast and gray crest. Has bright blue bare skin around the eye, brown iris, black bill and legs.

Range

Endemic to forests, savanna and brushland of Madagascar, from sea level to 900m elevation.