Sirkeer Malkoha

Taccocua leschenaultii · Species of bird
Family
Order
Cuculiformes
Codes
sirmal1, SIMA

About the Sirkeer Malkoha

The sirkeer malkoha or sirkeer cuckoo, is a non-parasitic cuckoo found in dry scrub forest and open woodland habitats in the Indian subcontinent. The species is long-tailed, largely olive brown on the upper side with a distinctive curved red beak tipped in yellow. They forage singly or in pairs mainly on or close to the ground creeping between grasses and bushes, often on rocky habitats where they feed on small lizards, insects, and sometimes berries and seeds. They are very silent and the sexes are identical in plumage.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCuculiformes
FamilyCuckoos (Cuculidae)
SpeciesTaccocua leschenaultii
Species Codessirmal1, SIMA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Sirkeer Malkoha belong to?

The Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.

How can I identify the Sirkeer Malkoha?

The sirkeer malkoha or sirkeer cuckoo, is a non-parasitic cuckoo found in dry scrub forest and open woodland habitats in the Indian subcontinent. The species is long-tailed, largely olive brown on the upper side with a distinctive curved red beak tipped in yellow. They forage singly or in pairs main...

Where can I report a Sirkeer Malkoha sighting?

You can log sightings of Sirkeer Malkoha on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sirmal1, or on iNaturalist.