- Phaenicophaeus leschenaultii
Identification
42cm. Brown and rufous, long heavy tail edged with prominently white tipped graduated cross-rayed tail feathers. Bill is hooked, bright cherry-red and yellow. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller and barred above.
Distribution
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Rajasthan.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Largely terrestrial, open scrub and thorn jungle, deciduous secondary jungle.
Behaviour
The diet includes insects, lizards, fallen fruits and berries.
Its nest is a shallow saucer of twigs lined with green leaves, and is built in a thorn bush. 2-3 white, with a chalky texture, eggs are laid.
