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20 cm, with 20cm long tail streamers. Black crested head, chestnut upperparts and pale grey underparts. | 20 cm, with 20cm long tail streamers. Black crested head, chestnut upperparts and pale grey underparts. | ||
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Revision as of 00:29, 5 January 2009
Photo by pohsp
- Terpsiphone paradisi
Identification
20 cm, with 20cm long tail streamers. Black crested head, chestnut upperparts and pale grey underparts. Female - grey throat, smaller crest and lacks the tail streamers.
Distribution
Taxonomy
There are 15 subspecies.
Habitat
Thick forests and other well-wooded habitats.
Behaviour
It builds a cup nest in a tree and 3-4 eggs are laid.
The diet includes insects.
Vocalisation
It has a sharp zweet call.
