Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus
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Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus) — 45–50 cm. Black crest; white collar; black-and-chestnut wings; orange-buff underparts; long dark tail. Migratory; breeds in the Himalayas, South and Southeast Asia; winters to Sri Lanka and the Greater Sundas. Brood parasite targeting babblers and other hosts. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 76.2 g | 2.69 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha: rich chestnut belly; dark green-black above; bare red orbital skin; long green-glossed tail; bold belly
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
2-5
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying melodic call; rich resonant notes given from tall tropical forest tree. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Clamator |
| Species | Clamator coromandus |
Distribution
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family