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Clamator coromandus
| Family Name: | Cuculidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Burung Sewah Berjambul |
Name
Description
| Size | 40 cm |
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| Description | Medium-sized, long tail, chestnut plumage, black crest. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves |
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| Distribution | Breeds in temperate zone Eurasia; For South-east Asia, in N Sumatra, Thailand, West Coast Peninsular Malaysia to Malacca. Uncommon winter visitor and passage migrant; Most sightings involve brief glimpses of the bird as it wings its way through the vegetation in a flash of chestnut. From Sep to Mar. Peak numbers in Sep and Oct. It can be found suitable parks during the migratory season. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |