Yellow-billed Malkoha
Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rhamphococcyx-calyorhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-billed Malkoha (Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.2 cm and a weight of 117 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Yellow-billed Malkoha (Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus) — 45–50 cm. Bronze-green above; chestnut-red underparts; yellow bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.2 cm | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 117.0 g | 4.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying plaintive whistle; pure melodic notes audible through open tropical scrub habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Rhamphococcyx |
| Species | Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus |
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Other species in the Cuculidae family