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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Taccocua leschenaultii |
| Species Codes | sirmal1, 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.