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Rough-crested Malkoha
Dasylophus superciliosus
Rough-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) — Cuckoos & Turacos of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Rough-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a member of the Cuculidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 123 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Cuculidae Cuckoos
- Genus Dasylophus
- Species superciliosus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 123 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rough-crested Malkoha is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rough-crested Malkoha is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rough-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a species of bird in the Cuculidae family, part of the order Cuculiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon group (n Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 123 g, with a wing length of about 15.4 cm and a tail of around 21.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 16,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rough-crested Malkoha?
The Rough-crested Malkoha is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 123 g.
Where does the Rough-crested Malkoha live?
The Rough-crested Malkoha is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon group (n Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rough-crested Malkoha belong to?
The Rough-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) belongs to the Cuculidae family, in the order Cuculiformes.
What does the Rough-crested Malkoha eat?
The Rough-crested Malkoha is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rough-crested Malkoha migrate?
The Rough-crested Malkoha is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rough-crested Malkoha endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Rough-crested Malkoha's range?
The Rough-crested Malkoha has a mapped global range of about 16,000 km².
Conservation
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