Red-billed Malkoha
NameRed-billed Malkoha
Common NameRed-billed Malkoha
Scientific NamePhaenicophaeus javanicus
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThis species has dark grey upperparts, often with a subtle greenish or bluish sheen. The face, throat, and underparts are a rich rufous-orange, becoming deeper rufous on the belly and undertail coverts. The long, dark grey tail feathers are tipped with prominent white spots, and there is a patch of bare blue skin around the eye.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, its vocalizations include soft, low 'kraw' or 'krr-krr' notes, which can sometimes accelerate into a short, trilling series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesBright coral-red bill, Bare blue skin around the eye, Grey upperparts with rufous-orange underparts, Long, graduated tail with white tips
Description
The Red-billed Malkoha is a medium-sized cuckoo characterized by its striking bright red bill and long, graduated tail. It typically forages in the mid-canopy and understory of tropical forests, often moving quietly through dense vegetation.
