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Chestnut-bellied Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus sumatranus

Near Threatened
Envergadura
27,8 cm
Peso
97,2 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes

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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

Identificación

Plumaje

Red-breasted Coua: brilliant rufous-red breast; gray head; olive-brown above; bare blue facial skin; long tail; Madagascar endemic

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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 (Cuckoos)
Familia Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Phaenicophaeus
Especies Phaenicophaeus sumatranus

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha endangered?
The Chestnut-bellied Malkoha has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha sound like?
Loud, mellow whistled phrase; rich resonant notes building in deliberate sequence through forest canopy.
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha?
The Chestnut-bellied Malkoha has a wingspan of 27.8 cm, weight of 97.2 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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