Rough-crested Malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus)
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Rough-crested Malkoha

Dasylophus superciliosus (Dumont, 1823)

123 gWeight

The rough-crested malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rough-crested Malkoha has been recorded at 12 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines491 records
  2. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines250 records
  3. Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines186 records
More places
  1. Subic BayPhilippines175 records
  2. Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines170 records
  3. IRRI Staff Housing, Los BañosPhilippines147 records
  4. Makiling Botanic Garden, Los BañosPhilippines141 records
  5. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines85 records
  6. Caylabne Bay Resort, TernatePhilippines69 records
  7. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines12 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The rough-crested malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.

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Questions

How big is the Rough-crested Malkoha?

The Rough-crested Malkoha weighs around 123 g.

Where does the Rough-crested Malkoha live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Luzon group (northern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Rough-crested Malkoha?

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

Is the Rough-crested Malkoha endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rough-crested Malkoha as Least Concern.

What does the Rough-crested Malkoha eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rough-crested Malkoha in?

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

At a glance

Weight
123 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
154 mm
Tail
219 mm
Bill
36 mm
Tarsus
37 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Luzon group (northern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Cuckoos Cuculidae
Genus
Dasylophus

Other birds in the genus Dasylophus

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Rough-crested Malkoha

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