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Chestnut-breasted Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus curvirostris

Least Concern

Envergure

32,9 cm

Poids

151,525 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) — 44–50 cm. Dark green above; chestnut breast; whitish belly; decurved green bill; bare red orbital skin; long white-tipped tail. Widespread in lowland forest and mangroves from the Malay Peninsula to the Philippines. Non-parasitic. Insectivore; specialises in large caterpillars.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	32,9 cm	13.0 in
Poids	151,525 g	5.34 oz

Identification

Plumage

Coquerel's Coua: olive-gray above; rufous-buff below; bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped tail; Madagascar dry forest cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Son

Chant

Loud, far-carrying plaintive call; pure resonant notes carrying through open dry scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famille	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Phaenicophaeus
Espèces	Phaenicophaeus curvirostris

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha endangered?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha nest?

Nest type: PL.

What does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha sound like?

Loud, far-carrying plaintive call; pure resonant notes carrying through open dry scrub habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha has a wingspan of 32.9 cm, weight of 151.525 g.

What order and family does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha belong to?

The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.