Raffles's Malkoha

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Rhinortha chlorophaea

Raffles's Malkoha, a reference photo
Photo: Lip Kee · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Raffles's malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) is a species of cuckoo (family Cuculidae). It was formerly often placed in Phaenicophaeus with the other malkohas, but it appears to not be very closely related to the true malkohas. It exhibits several autapomorphies and sexual dimorphism (which its presumed relatives all lack).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Raffles's Malkoha being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Cuculiformes
Family
Cuculidae
Species
Rhinortha chlorophaea

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