Blue Coua

There are over 250 different bird species on the island of Madagascar. 44 percent of them, however, are unique to the planet. The blue coua is one such unusual bird found in Madagascar. It belongs to the family of cuckoo birds but is not parasitic. The Madagascar coucal is another name for the blue couas. They are well-known for having beautiful deep blue feathers.

The blue couas can range in length from 17 to 19.7 inches and weigh up to 235 g. Their entire body is almost entirely blue in hue. They have beautiful dark blue feathers and pale blue flesh around their eyes. Unfortunately, due to hunting, this stunning bird of Madagascar may become extinct soon.

The blue couas construct their own nests, unlike other cuckoo birds. To construct their nest, they use twigs and leaves. Blue coua nests typically remain undiscovered in bushes and trees. Throughout the breeding season, they only lay one egg. It's interesting to note that blue couas also tend to their own eggs.