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Chestnut-breasted Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus curvirostris

Least Concern

Wingspan

32.9 cm

Weight

151.525 g

Family

Cuculidae

Order

Cuculiformes

About

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) — 44–50 cm. Dark green above; chestnut breast; whitish belly; decurved green bill; bare red orbital skin; long white-tipped tail. Widespread in lowland forest and mangroves from the Malay Peninsula to the Philippines. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; specialises in large caterpillars.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Wingspan	32.9 cm	13.0 in
Weight	151.525 g	5.34 oz

Identification

Plumage

Coquerel's Coua: olive-gray above; rufous-buff below; bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped tail; Madagascar dry forest cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal 🌲 Forest

Conservation Status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL.

Clutch Size

2-3

Sound

Song

Loud, far-carrying plaintive call; pure resonant notes carrying through open dry scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Family	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Phaenicophaeus
Species	Phaenicophaeus curvirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha endangered?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha nest?

Nest type: PL.

What does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha sound like?

Loud, far-carrying plaintive call; pure resonant notes carrying through open dry scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha has a wingspan of 32.9 cm, weight of 151.525 g.

What order and family does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha belong to?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.