Red-crested Malkoha
Dasylophus superciliosus
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Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) — 40–44 cm. Dark green above; rufous below; prominent red crest; bare red orbital ring; long white-tipped tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte). Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 119.5 g | 4.22 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Raffles's Malkoha: green above; pale buff below; red-tipped bill; bare red orbital skin; long graduated dark tail; southeast Asia
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Sound
Song
Sharp, rising whistled phrase; clean ascending notes with emphatic quality from tropical forest perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Dasylophus |
| Species | Dasylophus superciliosus |
Distribution
Red-crested Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
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