Mentawai Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaenicophaeus-oeneicaudus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mentawai Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.5 cm and a weight of 154 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Mentawai Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus) — 40–45 cm. Green and chestnut malkoha; opalescent bronze-green tail; bare orbital skin. Endemic to the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra, Indonesia. Restricted to primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable due to its small island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.5 cm | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 154.0 g | 5.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes carrying through dense 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 oeneicaudus |
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