Sirkeer Malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="taccocua-leschenaultii"></birdfyi-bird>The Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.6 cm and a weight of 175.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii) — 42–47 cm. Brownish-olive above; rufous-buff below; long white-tipped tail; curved cherry-red bill with yellow tip. Inhabits dry scrub and thorny woodland across the Indian subcontinent. Non-parasitic; nests in thorny scrubs. Omnivore eating insects, lizards, and berries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,6 cm | 12.8 in |
| Peso | 175,75 g | 6.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SA.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying call with nasal quality; distinctive resonant notes given from forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Taccocua |
| Especies | Taccocua leschenaultii |
Distribution
Sirkeer Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Sirkeer Malkoha endangered?
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