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Scale-feathered Malkoha

Lepidogrammus cumingi

Least Concern
طول الجناح
31,6 cm
الوزن
167,175 g
الفصيلة
Cuculidae
الرتبة
Cuculiformes

حول

Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) — 40–45 cm. Unique among malkohas for the male's scaly white-tipped breast feathers; green above; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon and nearby islands). Inhabits forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 31,6 cm 12.4 in
الوزن 167,175 g 5.90 oz

التعرف

الريش

Large Green-billed Malkoha: large; green above; pale buff below; very large green bill; bare red facial skin; long green-glossed tail

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
الفصيلة Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Lepidogrammus
الأنواع Lepidogrammus cumingi

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Scale-feathered Malkoha endangered?
The Scale-feathered Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scale-feathered Malkoha nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Scale-feathered Malkoha sound like?
Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.
How big is the Scale-feathered Malkoha?
The Scale-feathered Malkoha has a wingspan of 31.6 cm, weight of 167.175 g.
What order and family does the Scale-feathered Malkoha belong to?
The Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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