Where to see
Where to see the Blue Coua in South Africa
The blue coua (Coua caerulea) is a species of bird in the cuckoo (Cuculidae) family.
Coua caerulea · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Blue Coua
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Coua caerulea
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Blue Coua on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Blue Coua?
Sightings of the Blue Coua peak from Oct to Nov, based on 274 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Blue Coua?
The Blue Coua (Coua caerulea) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Blue Coua?
The blue coua (Coua caerulea) is a species of bird in the cuckoo (Cuculidae) family. It is endemic to the island of Madagascar.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Blue Coua
Every stay on the Blue Coua page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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