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Mentawai Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus

Least Concern

Envergure

33,5 cm

Poids

154,0 g

Famille

Cuculidae

Ordre

Cuculiformes

À propos

Mentawai Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus) — 40–45 cm. Green and chestnut malkoha; opalescent bronze-green tail; bare orbital skin. Endemic to the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra, Indonesia. Restricted to primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore. Vulnerable due to its small island range.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	33,5 cm	13.2 in
Poids	154,0 g	5.43 oz

Identification

Plumage

Crested Coua (large): large gray-blue coua; blue-gray body; brilliant bare facial skin; long white-tipped dark tail; Madagascar

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest. 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 oeneicaudus

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Foire aux questions

Is the Mentawai Malkoha endangered?

The Mentawai Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.

What does the Mentawai Malkoha sound like?

Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes carrying through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Mentawai Malkoha?

The Mentawai Malkoha has a wingspan of 33.5 cm, weight of 154.0 g.

What order and family does the Mentawai Malkoha belong to?

The Mentawai Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.