About the Raffles's Malkoha
Raffles's malkoha is a species of cuckoo. It was formerly often placed in Phaenicophaeus with the other malkohas, but it appears to not be very closely related to the true malkohas. It exhibits several autapomorphies and sexual dimorphism.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Rhinortha chlorophaea |
| Species Codes | rafmal1, RAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Raffles's Malkoha belong to?
The Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Raffles's Malkoha?
Raffles's malkoha is a species of cuckoo. It was formerly often placed in Phaenicophaeus with the other malkohas, but it appears to not be very closely related to the true malkohas. It exhibits several autapomorphies and sexual dimorphism....
Where can I report a Raffles's Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Raffles's Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rafmal1, or on iNaturalist.
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