About the Blue Malkoha
Ceuthmochares is a genus of 2 species of cuckoos in the family Cuculidae. The two species were once treated as a single species, known as the yellowbill. Both species are found in evergreen forest in Africa. Although they are cuckoos they are not brood parasites. This indicates that they do not lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Ceuthmochares aereus |
| Species Codes | yellow5, BLYE, BLMA, CHYE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue Malkoha belong to?
The Blue Malkoha (Ceuthmochares aereus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Blue Malkoha?
Ceuthmochares is a genus of 2 species of cuckoos in the family Cuculidae. The two species were once treated as a single species, known as the yellowbill. Both species are found in evergreen forest in Africa. Although they are cuckoos they are not brood parasites. This indicates that they do not lay ...
Where can I report a Blue Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yellow5, or on iNaturalist.
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