Sirkeer Malkoha
NameSirkeer Malkoha
Common NameSirkeer Malkoha
Scientific NameTaccocua leschenaultii
FamilyCuculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, contrasting with rufous-buff underparts. The head is grey, and the most striking feature is the prominent, stout, curved red bill with a yellow tip. The long tail is dark brown with broad white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, guttural calls, often described as 'kwa-kwa-kwa' or 'kok-kok-kok'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and parts of Pakistan.
Identifying FeaturesStout, curved red bill with yellow tip, Greyish-brown upperparts, Rufous-buff underparts, Long, graduated tail with broad white tips
Description
The Sirkeer Malkoha is a large, terrestrial cuckoo characterized by its stout, curved red bill and long, graduated tail. It typically forages on the ground or in dense scrub, moving stealthily to hunt insects and small vertebrates.
