Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
A species of Rhopodytes Scientific name : Phaenicophaeus sumatranus Genus : Rhopodytes
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha, A species of Rhopodytes
Botanical name: Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Genus: Rhopodytes
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The chestnut-bellied malkoha (Phaenicophaeus sumatranus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Not to be confused with the chestnut-breasted malkoha. 
Size
41 cm
Feeding Habits
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha primarily consumes insects, including locusts, mantids, crickets, and caterpillars, with occasional frogs. It employs creeping behavior through dense vegetation for foraging.
Habitat
The habitat of chestnut-bellied Malkoha encompasses forest edges, secondary growth areas, mangroves, and durian plantations, predominantly opting for dense foliage within tree crowns. This bird species favors lowland areas and is typically associated with environments characterized by rich vegetation and ample tree cover.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Cuckoos and Relatives Family
Cuckoos Genus
Rhopodytes Species
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha 
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