Running coua

Adult running coau are approximately 34–40 cm in length.[2] Adults appear grey-green above, with a blue and pink face outlined in black and dark blue skin around the eye.[2] The back is bright pink, outlined by black feathers.[2] The running coau's breast is purplish.[2] Juveniles have similar coloration, although duller, and without black on the face.[2]

The running coau is endemic to Madagascar, and is found to the south and south-west of the island.[2] Its typical habitat is sub-arid thorn scrub, spiny desert, dry woodlands, and low forest bush.[2] The running coau is not globally threatened.[2]

The running coau is a terrestrial bird, typically found alone or in a pair.[2] It walks and hops on the ground, running when threatened.[2] Its diet consists of beetles, ants, spiders, and plants.[2]

The running coau breeds during the rainy season, and lays its eggs during October.[2] It nests in a bush about 2 meters above the ground, building it's nest of twigs and bark, lined with leaf stalks.[2]