Data Zone
Taxonomic note
Coua ruficeps and C. olivaceiceps (del Hoyo and Collar 2014) were previously lumped as C. ruficeps following Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993).
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. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2014 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Not Recognised | |
| 2008 | Not Recognised | |
| 2004 | Not Recognised | |
| 2000 | Not Recognised | |
| 1994 | Not Recognised | |
| 1988 | Not Recognised |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | medium |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | 180 g |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 154,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 5 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be common throughout its range (del Hoyo et al. 1997, Erritzøe et al. 2011), including within Ankarafantisika National Park and other protected areas (Kirwan et al. 2020). Around Ampijoroa it is commoner in disturbed forest, with densities of up to 25.7 individuals/km2 in burned forest compared to 16.7 individuals/km2 in intact forest (Chouteau et al. 2004).
Trend justification: Although tree cover loss within the range is currently estimated at around 25% across three generations (15 years; Global Forest Watch 2021, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein), the species persists in degraded habitats and may even benefit from burning (Chouteau et al. 2004, Erritzøe et al. 2011). The population is therefore suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats. However, repeated monitoring over a longer timeframe is required to determine any lasting population impacts.
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | Andohahela National Park - Section II |
| Madagascar | Ankarafantsika National Park and Ampijoroa |
| Madagascar | Baly Bay National Park |
| Madagascar | Bemamba Wetland Complex |
| Madagascar | Bemarivo Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Mahavavy - Kinkony wetlands NPA |
| Madagascar | Maningoza Special Reserve |
| Madagascar | Port-Bergé Wetlands NPA and extension |
| Madagascar | Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park and Strict Nature Reserve |
| Madagascar | Tsingy de Namoroka National Park |
| Madagascar | Wetlands of the Tsiribihina delta and upper Tsiribihina river |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Subtropical/Tropical Heavily Degraded Former Forest | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 850 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Red-capped Coua Coua ruficeps. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/red-capped-coua-coua-ruficeps on 23/11/2024.
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 23/11/2024.