Scale-feathered Malkoha
Lepidogrammus cumingi
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Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) — 40–45 cm. Unique among malkohas for the male's scaly white-tipped breast feathers; green above; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to the Philippines (Luzon and nearby islands). Inhabits forest and scrub. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Poids | 167,175 g | 5.90 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Large Green-billed Malkoha: large; green above; pale buff below; very large green bill; bare red facial skin; long green-glossed tail
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, far-carrying whistled call; pure melodic notes resonating through dense tropical forest canopy.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Lepidogrammus |
| Espèces | Lepidogrammus cumingi |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family