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{{GSearch|Aegithina+tiphia}} | {{GSearch|Aegithina+tiphia}} | ||
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Revision as of 16:59, 17 February 2009
- Aegithina tiphia
Identification
From Green Iora by bright yellow to yellowish underparts.
Male: Colour of crown and underparts vary from dark green to black.
Female: Upperparts dull olive green (as shown in the picture.), underparts duller yellow; wingbars white.
Size: 15cm.
Distribution
India, southern China and Myanmar through South-East Asia to the Greater Sundas, Bali and Palawan (Philippines)
Taxonomy
There are 11 subspecies.
Habitat
Mangroves, open country, scrubs, forested river banks, plantations and gardens.
Behaviour
Frequents the tree tops usualy in pairs or in small numbers. Gleans insects from the foliage and branchs.