Raffles's Malkoha
NameRaffles's Malkoha
Common NameRaffles's Malkoha
Scientific NameRhinortha chlorophaea
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)77.5
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely rufous-chestnut with a bright pale blue bare skin patch around the eye and a pale blue-green bill. Females are similar but have a greyish crown and nape, and a rufous-chestnut tail with a broad black subterminal band and white tips. Juveniles are duller overall.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, low 'kwa' or 'kwa-kwa' notes that often accelerate into a trill or rattle. It also produces various 'churr' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesOverall rufous-chestnut plumage, Bright pale blue bare skin around the eye, Pale blue-green bill, Long tail
Description
The Raffles's Malkoha is a medium-sized cuckoo characterized by its striking rufous plumage and a distinctive pale blue facial patch. It is typically found foraging in the mid-canopy of lowland rainforests, often moving stealthily through dense foliage.
