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Revision as of 18:25, 7 October 2007
- Malia grata
Identification
The Malia, Malia grata is a medium-sized, up to 29cm long, babbler-like passerine. It has an olive-green plumage, yellowish head and chest, and pinkish-brown bill. The young is duller than adult. It is the only member in the genus Malia. Widespread and a common species in its habitat range, the Malia is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Distribution
An Indonesian endemic, the Malia is distributed to montane forests of Sulawesi.
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of this species is not completely known. The Malia has a bulbul-like plumage characters, but its behavior is similar like babbler and is possibly a relative of the Old World babblers.
Habitat
Montane Forests
Behaviour
Usually, it is found in pairs or small groups of three to seven birds. The diet consists mainly of insects, beetles and arthropods.
