WATHA RATHU MAL KOHA-
The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. This Malkoha species is endemic to Sri Lanka.
This is a large species at 46 cm with a long graduated tail. Its back is dark green, and the uppertail is green edged with white. The belly and undertail are white, the latter being barred black. The crown and throat are black, and the lower face white. There is a large red patch around the eye and the bill is green. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller.
The Red-faced Malkoha takes a variety of insects including caterpillars, giant stick insects, mantises and small vertebrates such as lizard. It occasionally may eat berries but this needs confirmation.
Unlike most cuckoos, this is a quiet species, making only the odd soft grunt.
The Red-faced Malkoha is a bird of dense forests, where it can be difficult to see despite its size and colour.
It nests in a tree, the typical clutch being 2-3 eggs.
They are found in nearly half of the mixed-species foraging flocks in the Sinharaja area.
The Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes. This Malkoha species is endemic to Sri Lanka.
This is a large species at 46 cm with a long graduated tail. Its back is dark green, and the uppertail is green edged with white. The belly and undertail are white, the latter being barred black. The crown and throat are black, and the lower face white. There is a large red patch around the eye and the bill is green. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are much duller.
The Red-faced Malkoha takes a variety of insects including caterpillars, giant stick insects, mantises and small vertebrates such as lizard. It occasionally may eat berries but this needs confirmation.
Unlike most cuckoos, this is a quiet species, making only the odd soft grunt.
The Red-faced Malkoha is a bird of dense forests, where it can be difficult to see despite its size and colour.
It nests in a tree, the typical clutch being 2-3 eggs.
They are found in nearly half of the mixed-species foraging flocks in the Sinharaja area.
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