Oriental Dollarbird
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Oriental Dollarbird
The Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis) is a striking bird species that belongs to the family Coraciidae. It is a medium-sized bird that measures around 28-30 cm in length and weighs between 70-90 grams. The bird's most distinctive feature is its bright blue-green plumage, which gives it a striking appearance. The head is large and black with a white streak, and the throat is white. The wings and tail are black and reddish-brown, and the underparts are white with black and white barred flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is red, and the legs are black. The Oriental Dollarbird is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical Asia, from the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea. It prefers open woodlands, forests, and plantations, and is often seen perched on wires or dead trees, or soaring at high altitudes in search of food. The bird is highly migratory, and its movements are influenced by seasonal changes and food availability. The Oriental Dollarbird is primarily an insectivore and feeds mainly on aerial prey such as dragonflies, damselflies, and moths. It is known for its aerial acrobatics, and it can catch insects in mid-air with great agility. The bird has a unique way of catching insects, where it flies high into the air and then dives down to catch its prey. It is an important predator of insects and plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations. In terms of breeding, the Oriental Dollarbird is a cavity nester and uses natural tree cavities or old woodpecker holes for nesting. The breeding season varies across its range, but it typically occurs between March and July. The female lays 2-3 eggs, and both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young.
Oriental Dollarbird, plumage, insectivore, aerial acrobatics, breeding
Oriental Dollarbird
The Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis) is a species of starling-sized pittid found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from the Indian Subcontinent to the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea. This species is mostly black with a bright blue-green gloss. It has a large, black and white-streaked head, and a white throat. Its wings and tail are black and reddish-brown, and its underparts are white, with barred black and white flanks and undertail coverts. Its legs are black, and its bill is red. Oriental Dollarbirds feed mainly on insects, with a focus on aerial prey such as dragonflies, damselflies, and moths. They are most commonly seen soaring at high altitude in search of food or perched on wires or dead trees.
Oriental Dollarbird, Pittidae, Eurystomus orientalis, tropical Asia, pittid, black and white, aerial prey, dragonflies, damselflies, moths.
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