Black-bellied Malkoha
A species of Rhopodytes Scientific name : Phaenicophaeus diardi Genus : Rhopodytes
Black-bellied Malkoha, A species of Rhopodytes
Botanical name: Phaenicophaeus diardi
Genus: Rhopodytes
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The black-bellied malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) is a species of malkoha in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
38 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-bellied Malkoha primarily feasts on a variety of insects such as beetles, ants, mantids, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. It showcases specialized foraging behaviors, adeptly searching through foliage. Unique adaptations for such a diet have not been specified.
Habitat
The black-bellied Malkoha primarily inhabits dense tropical forests with lush undergrowth and clinging vines, as well as regenerating secondary forests and swampy jungle areas. This species is typically associated with regions marked by abundant bamboo stands, indicative of the bird’s preference for thick vegetation providing ample cover and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Rhopodytes Species
Black-bellied Malkoha