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Blue-faced Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus viridirostris

Least Concern
翼展
27.2 cm
体重
67.0 g
Cuculidae
Cuculiformes

关于

Blue-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris) — 38–42 cm. Green and chestnut; vivid bare blue orbital skin; green bill. Inhabits dry scrub and forest edge across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Non-parasitic; builds a small cup nest in dense scrub. Insectivore and frugivore.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 27.2 cm 10.7 in
体重 67.0 g 2.36 oz

识别

羽毛

Yellowbill (African): yellow bill; plain olive-brown above; pale buff-white below; long graduated brown tail; African forest cuckoo

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SA.

产卵数

2-3

声音

鸣唱

Loud, raucous far-carrying call; harsh penetrating notes carrying well through dense forest habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Phaenicophaeus
物种 Phaenicophaeus viridirostris

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常见问题

Is the Blue-faced Malkoha endangered?
The Blue-faced Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-faced Malkoha nest?
Nest type: SA.
What does the Blue-faced Malkoha sound like?
Loud, raucous far-carrying call; harsh penetrating notes carrying well through dense forest habitat.
How big is the Blue-faced Malkoha?
The Blue-faced Malkoha has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-faced Malkoha belong to?
The Blue-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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