Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaenicophaeus-sumatranus"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 97.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) — 40–45 cm. Dark blue-green above; chestnut belly; green bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Inhabits lowland and hill forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in hairy caterpillars.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Peso | 97,2 g | 3.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Loud, mellow whistled phrase; rich resonant notes building in deliberate sequence through forest canopy.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Phaenicophaeus |
| Especies | Phaenicophaeus sumatranus |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha endangered?
How does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha nest?
What does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha sound like?
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha?
What order and family does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family