Kagu
Rhynochetos jubatus
ENEndangered Endemic to New Caledonia
- Family
- Kagu (Rhynochetidae)
- Order
- Eurypygiformes
Overview
The kagu or cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a crested, long-legged, and bluish-grey bird endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rhynochetos and family Rhynochetidae, although a second species has been described from the fossil record.
Measuring 55 cm (22 in) in length, it has pale grey plumage and bright red legs. Its nasal corns are a unique feature not shared with any other bird.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Patchily in montane forest of Grande Terre (New Caledonia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Kagu
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
