Raffles's Malkoha

Rhinortha chlorophaea (Raffles, 1822)

51 gWeight

Raffles's malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) is a species of cuckoo (family Cuculidae).

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Raffles's Malkoha has been recorded at 104 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia1,734 records
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia1,095 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia950 records

More places

Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia604 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia449 records
Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand415 records
Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia336 records
Taman Botani Negara Shah AlamMalaysia328 records
Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia289 records
Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia278 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei

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About

Raffles's malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) is a species of cuckoo (family Cuculidae). It was formerly often placed in Phaenicophaeus with the other malkohas, but it appears to not be very closely related to the true malkohas. It exhibits several autapomorphies and sexual dimorphism (which its presumed relatives all lack).

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Questions

How big is the Raffles's Malkoha?

The Raffles's Malkoha weighs around 51 g.

Where does the Raffles's Malkoha live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Batu Islands (west of central Sumatra), Bangka (east of southern Sumatra), Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Raffles's Malkoha?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Raffles's Malkoha endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Raffles's Malkoha as Least Concern.

What does the Raffles's Malkoha eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Raffles's Malkoha in?

It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 51 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 118 mm
Tail: 160 mm
Bill: 30 mm
Tarsus: 27 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Batu Islands (west of central Sumatra), Bangka (east of southern Sumatra), Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2