About the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
The chestnut-bellied malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Phaenicophaeus sumatranus |
| Species Codes | chbmal1, CBMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-bellied Malkoha?
The chestnut-bellied malkoha is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical swamp...
Where can I report a Chestnut-bellied Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-bellied Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbmal1, or on iNaturalist.
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