About the Red-faced Malkoha
The red-faced malkoha is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. This malkoha species is endemic to Sri Lanka
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus |
| Species Codes | refmal1, RFMA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-faced Malkoha belong to?
The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-faced Malkoha?
The Red-faced Malkoha is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-faced Malkoha?
The red-faced malkoha is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. This malkoha species is endemic to Sri Lanka...
Where can I report a Red-faced Malkoha sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-faced Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refmal1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
97
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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