The rare Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a bird species typically found in Uttarakhand's plains, has been recently recorded for the first time in the Uttarkashi district.
About Sirkeer Malkoha:
The sirkeer malkoha, or sirkeer cuckoo, is a special type of cuckoo bird.
Scientific Name: Taccocua leschenaultii
Unlike some cuckoos, it does not lay its eggs in other birds' nests.
Distribution: This species is widespread across the sub-Himalayan Indian subcontinent, extending into Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and, more patchily, into Pakistan and Rajasthan.
Habitat: It is typically found in scrub and thin forest habitats, often favoring hilly terrain.
Features:
These birds have special feet called zygodactyle feet. This means two toes point forward and two point backward. This helps them grip branches and move on the ground.
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