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Scale-feathered Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus cumingi

Description:

This species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family got its common name from the scale-like feathers on its head. It makes metallic whistles while flitting through tree branches. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

Notes:

Distribution: Luzon, Marinduque and Catanduanes, in N Philippines.

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Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on May 6, 2016
Submitted on May 10, 2016

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