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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
West, central and northeast [[Africa]]. | West, central and northeast [[Africa]]. | ||
| − | [[Image:4381Male_Brown-throated_Wattle-Eye_Steve_G.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:4381Male_Brown-throated_Wattle-Eye_Steve_G.jpg|thumb|450px|right|Male Brown-throated Wattle-Eye<br />Photo by Steve G<br />Abuko, The Gambia]] |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
There are 3 subspecies. | There are 3 subspecies. | ||
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It builds a cup nest made from lichen and cobweb, placed low in a bush or tree. | It builds a cup nest made from lichen and cobweb, placed low in a bush or tree. | ||
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| + | Wikipedia | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Platysteira+cyanea}} | {{GSearch|Platysteira+cyanea}} | ||
[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 8 January 2009
- Platysteira cyanea
Identification
14cm. Male - glossy black above, white below, black breastband, white wingbar, fleshy red wattles above the eye.
Female - grey-black upperparts, white wing bar, red wattles, small white patch below bill, maroon throat and breast are maroon, black breast band, white belly. Young males - paler, greyer versions.
Distribution
West, central and northeast Africa.
Taxonomy
There are 3 subspecies.
Habitat
Woodlands, forests and gardens.
Behaviour
The diet includes insects.
It builds a cup nest made from lichen and cobweb, placed low in a bush or tree.
References
Wikipedia
