Green-billed Malkoha
Green-billed Malkoha
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The Green-billed Malkoha is a distinctive cuckoo species found in Sri Lanka and Southern India, characterized by its prominent green bill and dark grey-green plumage. It is known for its preference for dense thorny scrub and dry forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits dry zone forests, dense scrubland, and thorny thickets in Sri Lanka and parts of Southern India.
How to spot
Look for it moving stealthily through dense bushes and low trees. Its green bill is a good identifier. Listen for its unique, low, bubbling calls or a series of 'chuck' notes.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen foraging in dense vegetation. It is a resident species, observable throughout the year.
Where to spot
Inhabits dry zone forests, dense scrubland, and thorny thickets in Sri Lanka and parts of Southern India.
How to spot
Look for it moving stealthily through dense bushes and low trees. Its green bill is a good identifier. Listen for its unique, low, bubbling calls or a series of 'chuck' notes.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen foraging in dense vegetation. It is a resident species, observable throughout the year.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many cuckoos, the Green-billed Malkoha is not a brood parasite; it builds its own nest and raises its young, often in thorny bushes.
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