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Olive-capped Coua
Coua olivaceiceps
Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) — Cuckoos & Turacos of Africa.
The Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 180 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Coua
- Species olivaceiceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 180 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Olive-capped Coua is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Olive-capped Coua is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) belongs to the Cuculidae family of the order Cuculiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw Madagascar.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 180 g, with a wing length of about 16.5 cm and a tail of around 21.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 81,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Olive-capped Coua?
The Olive-capped Coua is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 180 g.
Where does the Olive-capped Coua live?
The Olive-capped Coua is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw Madagascar, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Olive-capped Coua belong to?
The Olive-capped Coua (Coua olivaceiceps) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
What does the Olive-capped Coua eat?
The Olive-capped Coua is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Olive-capped Coua migrate?
The Olive-capped Coua is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Olive-capped Coua endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Olive-capped Coua's range?
The Olive-capped Coua has a mapped global range of about 81,000 km².
Conservation
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