Sirkeer Malkoha

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The Sirkeer Malkoha, Phaenicophaeus leschenaultii , is a member of the cuckoo order of birds, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the roadrunners, the anis, and the Hoatzin.

Related Topics:
Cuckoo - Bird - Roadrunner - Anis - Hoatzin

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It is restricted to India and Sri Lanka. Sirkeer Malkoha is a bird of open scrub and thorn jungle. It nests in Euphorbia, the typical clutch being two or three eggs.

Related Topics:
India - Sri Lanka - Euphorbia

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This is a largish species at 42 cm. It is mainly sandy in colour, and the long tail is edged with white. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller and barred above.

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Sirkeer Malkoha takes a variety of insects, caterpillars and small vertebrates. It occasionally eats berries.

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