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Raffles's malkoha is a species of cuckoo. It was formerly often placed in "Phaenicophaeus" with the other malkohas, but it is a rather distinct species, with several autapomorphies and sexual dimorphism. It might not even be very closely related to the true malkohas, but form a very basal lineage of cuckoos; in any case, its placement in a monotypic genus "Rhinortha" is well warranted.

Similar species: Cuckoos
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 7, 2022. Captured May 24, 2022 07:39.
  • COOLPIX P950
  • f/6.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 357mm