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Black-bellied Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus diardi

Near Threatened

Wingspan

25.4 cm

Weight

65.4 g

Family

Cuculidae

Order

Cuculiformes

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Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) — 36–40 cm. Dark glossy green above; entirely black below; long tail; bare red orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits lowland and foothill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Wingspan	25.4 cm	10.0 in
Weight	65.4 g	2.31 oz

Identification

Plumage

African Yellowbill (Ceuthmochares): yellow bill; olive-brown above; white-buff below; long brown tail; slender; forest species

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SA.

Clutch Size

2-3

Sound

Song

Loud, melodic far-carrying call; rich resonant notes audible impressively through tropical forest. 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 diardi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-bellied Malkoha endangered?

The Black-bellied Malkoha has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Black-bellied Malkoha nest?

Nest type: SA.

What does the Black-bellied Malkoha sound like?

Loud, melodic far-carrying call; rich resonant notes audible impressively through tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Black-bellied Malkoha?

The Black-bellied Malkoha has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 65.4 g.

What order and family does the Black-bellied Malkoha belong to?

The Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.