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Running Coua. I,m not too sure how these coua,s move through the prickle forest so fast and not stick a thorn into their leg or body. Coua cursor,Geotagged,Madagascar,Running coua,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Running Coua.

I,m not too sure how these coua,s move through the prickle forest so fast and not stick a thorn into their leg or body.

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  1. I've seen a few species do this and I agree, it's so strange how they can do this on auto pilot, as if the deadly prickles just don't exist. Posted 9 years ago
    1. Certainly got my attention. Posted 9 years ago

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The running coua is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family.
It is endemic to Madagascar.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Similar species: Cuckoos
Species identified by Back Water Fox
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Uploaded May 20, 2016. Captured Sep 2, 2015 01:35 in Betroka, Madagascar.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/4.0
  • 1/2048s
  • ISO250
  • 500mm