Red-faced Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus

Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) — Cuckoos & Turacos of South & Southeast Asia.

The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 91.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Cuculiformes
Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
Genus Phaenicophaeus
Species pyrrhocephalus

Where it lives

Sri Lanka

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 91.9 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Cuculidae
Order: Cuculiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Red-faced Malkoha is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Red-faced Malkoha is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) is a member of the Cuculidae family, within the order Cuculiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Sri Lanka.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 91.9 g, with a wing length of about 15.4 cm and a tail of around 26.8 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 37,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Red-faced Malkoha?

The Red-faced Malkoha is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 91.9 g.

Where does the Red-faced Malkoha live?

The Red-faced Malkoha is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Sri Lanka, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Red-faced Malkoha belong to?

The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.

What does the Red-faced Malkoha eat?

The Red-faced Malkoha is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Red-faced Malkoha migrate?

The Red-faced Malkoha is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Red-faced Malkoha endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Red-faced Malkoha's range?

The Red-faced Malkoha has a mapped global range of about 37,000 km².