Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi)

Black-bellied Malkoha, a reference photo — Photo: René Heinrich · CC0 (licence)

The black-bellied malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi) is a species of malkoha in the family Cuculidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, including mango trees, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-bellied 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.

Easily confused with

Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Phaenicophaeus tristis
Phaenicophaeus curvirostris

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Cuculiformes
Family: Cuculidae
Genus: Phaenicophaeus
Species: Phaenicophaeus diardi

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