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;Eurystomus orientalis
Identification
Red bill with glossy dark blue-green plumage diagnostic.Appears black in poor light.Broad silvery white patch on base of primaries conspicuous only in flight(thus named Dollarbird)Size-30cm.
Distribution
The Indian subcontinent,temperate eastern Russia,China & Japan through South-East Asia to Australia and the Solomons;northern population migrate to tropical latitudes during winter.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Mangroves,Forests edges,beach scrub,plantation and open country.
Behaviour
Particularly favours tall dead trees on which it often perchs for long periods.Does not drop to the ground to catch prey,preferring to catch winged insects on aerial sallies.
