Scientific Name: Phaenicophaeus leschenaultii Common Name: Sirkeer Malkoha Other Names: Sirkeer cuckoo, junglee tota
Identifying Features: long-tailed, brown on the upper side, curved red beak tipped in yellow, tail broadly tipped with white, grey legs.
Fun Facts:
- A non-parasitic cuckoo found in dry scrub forest and open woodland habitats.
- They feed on small lizards, insects, and sometimes berries and seeds.
This image was clicked by Praveen Bhat – via Flickr.
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