The rough-crested malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.
| Rough-crested malkoha | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Cuculiformes |
| Family: | Cuculidae |
| Genus: | Dasylophus |
| Species: | D. superciliosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasylophus superciliosus (Dumont, 1823) | |
| Synonyms | |
Phaenicophaeus superciliosus | |
Description
It is large, with a long tail and a unique crest. It is sexually monomorphic.[2] Its upperparts, wings, and tail are black with bluish green gloss. Its superciliary, or eyebrow, is composed of long, loosely-webbed red feathers running from its lores to its nape. Its graduated tail feathers are tipped white, and its underparts are black with a dull greenish tinge.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Phaenicophaeus superciliosus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.