Scale-feathered Malkoha
Dasylophus cumingi (Fraser, 1839)
170 gWeight
The scale-feathered malkoha (Dasylophus cumingi) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Scale-feathered Malkoha has been recorded at 14 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines249 records
- Palo Alto, BarasPhilippines234 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines202 records
More places
- Mt. PolisPhilippines143 records
- Subic Bay – Nabasan TrailPhilippines140 records
- Makiling Botanic Garden, Los BañosPhilippines96 records
- IRRI Staff Housing, Los BañosPhilippines72 records
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines71 records
- Subic BayPhilippines54 records
- Subic Bay – Hill 394 roadPhilippines43 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 scale-feathered malkoha (Dasylophus cumingi) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae.
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Questions
How big is the Scale-feathered Malkoha?
The Scale-feathered Malkoha weighs around 170 g.
Where does the Scale-feathered 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 Scale-feathered Malkoha?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
What does the Scale-feathered Malkoha eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Scale-feathered Malkoha in?
It belongs to the family Cuckoos (Cuculidae), order Cuculiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 170 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 158 mm
- Tail
- 226 mm
- Bill
- 38 mm
- Tarsus
- 41 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
- Order
- Cuculiformes
- Family
- Cuckoos Cuculidae
- Genus
- Dasylophus
Other birds in the genus Dasylophus
Rough-crested MalkohaDasylophus superciliosus
Guira CuckooGuira guira
Greater AniCrotophaga major
Smooth-billed AniCrotophaga ani
Groove-billed AniCrotophaga sulcirostris
Striped CuckooTapera naevia
Pheasant CuckooDromococcyx phasianellus
Pavonine CuckooDromococcyx pavoninus
Lesser Ground CuckooMorococcyx erythropygus
Greater RoadrunnerGeococcyx californianus
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