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- Celeus brachyurus
Identification
Medium size with short nuchal crest and short black bill together with rufous plumage marked with black bars on upperparts diagnostic.Male has red cheek patch.Size-25cm.
Distribution
India and southern China through South-East Asia to Greater Sundas.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Forests,the forest edges,scrubs,plantations and gardens.
Behaviour
Frequents the canopy and middle story. Generally unobtrusive, sometimes very vocal. Excavates nest cavity in the nest of tree ants and its diet also includes ants.
