Green-billed Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus tristis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The green-billed malkoha is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers. The bill is prominent and curved. These birds are found in dry scrub and thin forests.

Fun Fact

The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is primary forest, second growth, dense thickets, scrub, cultivated areas, rubber plantations across south Asia east from Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka to the Southeast Asia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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