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Snail-eating Coua
Coua delalandei
Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) — Cuckoos & Turacos of Africa.
The Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in Africa. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Coua
- Species delalandei
Quick facts
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) is a member of the Cuculidae family, within the order Cuculiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Nosy Boraha (=Ile Sainte-Marie, just e of ne Madagascar).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Snail-eating Coua live?
The Snail-eating Coua is found across Africa with a range covering AF Nosy Boraha (=Ile Sainte-Marie, just e of ne Madagascar).
What family does the Snail-eating Coua belong to?
The Snail-eating Coua (Coua delalandei) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
Is the Snail-eating Coua endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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