About the Red-crested Malkoha
The rough-crested malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Dasylophus superciliosus |
| Species Codes | recmal1, RCMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crested Malkoha belong to?
The Red-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Red-crested Malkoha?
The rough-crested malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is declining due to habitat loss and hunting....
Where can I report a Red-crested Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crested Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recmal1, or on iNaturalist.
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