Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
del Hoyo, J.; Collar, N. J.; Christie, D. A.; Elliott, A.; Fishpool, L. D. C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | medium |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 352,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4.2 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be fairly common where good forest still exists (del Hoyo et al. 1997).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be increasing as ongoing habitat degradation is creating new areas of suitable habitat.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | Analavelona NPA |
| Madagascar | Andohahela National Park - Section II |
| Madagascar | Baly Bay National Park |
| Madagascar | Bemamba Wetland Complex |
| Madagascar | Bemarivo Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Cap Saint André forest and wetlands |
| Madagascar | Kasijy Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Kirindy Mite National Park and extension |
| Madagascar | Mahafaly Plateau Forest complex |
| Madagascar | Mahavavy - Kinkony wetlands NPA |
| Madagascar | Manambolomaty wetland complex and Tsimembo Classified Forest |
| Madagascar | Mangoky-Ankazoabo Complex NPA |
| Madagascar | Maningoza Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Menabe forest complex |
| Madagascar | Mikea |
| Madagascar | Parc National d'Isalo |
| Madagascar | Tsimanampetsotsa National Park |
| Madagascar | Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Strict Nature Reserve |
| Madagascar | Tsingy de Namoroka National Park |
| Madagascar | Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park and extension |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 800 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Giant Coua Coua gigas. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/giant-coua-coua-gigas on 27/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 27/11/2024.