Red-crested Malkoha
Dasylophus superciliosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dasylophus-superciliosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 119.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) — 40–44 cm. Dark green above; rufous below; prominent red crest; bare red orbital ring; long white-tipped tail. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon, Samar, Leyte). Inhabits primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Peso | 119,5 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, rising whistled phrase; clean ascending notes with emphatic quality from tropical forest perch.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Dasylophus |
| Especies | Dasylophus superciliosus |
Distribution
Red-crested Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-crested Malkoha endangered?
What does the Red-crested Malkoha sound like?
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What order and family does the Red-crested Malkoha belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family