About the Mentawai Malkoha
The Mentawai malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Mentawai Islands off the west of Sumatra. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the chestnut-breasted malkoha.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus |
| Species Codes | chbmal3, MEMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mentawai Malkoha belong to?
The Mentawai Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus oeneicaudus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Mentawai Malkoha?
The Mentawai malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the Mentawai Islands off the west of Sumatra. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the chestnut-breasted malkoha....
Where can I report a Mentawai Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Mentawai Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbmal3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
4
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