About the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha
The chestnut-breasted malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Found in Southeast Asia from Myanmar through to eastern Java, the Philippines and Borneo, it is a large cuckoo measuring up to 49 cm (19 in) with grey and dark green upperparts and chestnut underparts, and a large curved pale upper mandible. The male and female are similar in plumage. Unlike many cuckoos, it builds its nest and raises its own young.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Phaenicophaeus curvirostris |
| Species Codes | chbmal2, CBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus curvirostris) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-breasted Malkoha?
The chestnut-breasted malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. Found in Southeast Asia from Myanmar through to eastern Java, the Philippines and Borneo, it is a large cuckoo measuring up to 49 cm (19 in) with grey and dark green upperparts and chestnut underparts, and a large curved p...
Where can I report a Chestnut-breasted Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-breasted Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbmal2, or on iNaturalist.
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