Scale-feathered Malkoha
Lepidogrammus cumingi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lepidogrammus-cumingi"></birdfyi-bird>The Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 167.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 167.175 g | 5.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Lepidogrammus |
| Species | Lepidogrammus cumingi |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family