iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Green Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus tristis
The green-billed malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found throughout Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Green Malkoha
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
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Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Green Malkoha recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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When and where to find the Green Malkoha
Hosts have recorded the Green Malkoha at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Phaenicophaeus tristis
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Green Malkoha on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Green Malkoha in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Green Malkoha at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the Green Malkoha?
The green-billed malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis) is a species of non-parasitic cuckoo found throughout Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The birds are waxy bluish black with a long graduated tail with white tips to the tail feathers. The bill is prominent and curved. These birds are found in dry scrub and thin forests.