Sirkeer Malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
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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 |
Identificação
Plumagem
Red-capped Coua: rufous crown; gray body; white below; bare blue facial skin; long white-tipped tail; Madagascar endemic; rufous cap
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SA.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Som
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Família | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Taccocua |
| Espécies | Taccocua leschenaultii |
Distribution
Sirkeer Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.
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