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Green-billed Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus tristis

Least Concern
Envergadura
33,1 cm
Peso
121,0 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes

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Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) — 48–55 cm. One of the largest malkohas; grey-green above; dark grey below; long tail with broad white tips; large curved green bill; bare red orbital skin. Widespread in forest and forest edge from Nepal through Southeast Asia and southern China. Non-parasitic. Insectivore and frugivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 33,1 cm 13.0 in
Peso 121,0 g 4.27 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Sirkeer Malkoha: rufous-brown above; pale buff below; large curved yellow-red bill; graduated dark tail; yellow orbital ring; India

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-4

Sonido

Canto

Loud, far-carrying call with mellow quality; rich resonant notes given repeatedly from tropical forest.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Familia Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Phaenicophaeus
Especies Phaenicophaeus tristis

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Green-billed Malkoha endangered?
The Green-billed Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-billed Malkoha nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Green-billed Malkoha sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with mellow quality; rich resonant notes given repeatedly from tropical forest.
How big is the Green-billed Malkoha?
The Green-billed Malkoha has a wingspan of 33.1 cm, weight of 121.0 g.
What order and family does the Green-billed Malkoha belong to?
The Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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