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Hirundapus celebensis
Photo by Romy Ocon
Location: Morong, Bataan province, Philippines


Identification

25 cm (10 inches) long and weighing from 170 to 203 grams (6-7.2 oz). These birds are black with a white loral marking. It has a white horseshoe shaped marking on its underside. It has no throat patch.

Distribution

Northeastern Sulawesi through the Philippine islands.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Forests and open country. They may found in the lowlands or in hills, from 150-2000 m (500-6600 ft) high in elevation.

Behaviour

It is usually found in groups of 20 birds or more.

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