Green-billed malkoha Facts
Phaenicophaeus tristis
The green-billed malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers.
- Habitat
- Mountain
Green-billed malkoha Facts at a Glance
The green-billed malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers.
It belongs to the family Cuculidae in the order Cuculiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Green-billed malkoha Conservation Status
Green-billed malkoha is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Weight
- 117 g
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