Rough-crested malkoha

The rough-crested malkoha (Dasylophus superciliosus) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Luzon Island in the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest.

Description
It is large, with a long tail and a unique crest. It is sexually monomorphic. Its upperparts, wings, and tail are black with bluish green gloss. Its superciliary, or eyebrow, is composed of long, loosely-webbed red feathers running from its lores to its nape. Its graduated tail feathers are tipped white, and its underparts are black with a dull greenish tinge.



Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized


 * D.s. superciliosus: Southern Luzon; red wattle and longer crest
 * D. s. cagayanesis: Northern Luzon; yellow wattle and short crest. Cagayanensis is smaller, with less extensive and shorter superciliary crest and with olive wash on underparts compared to superciliosus.