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9.4–9.8 in (24–25 cm). Sexes similar; a slightly iridescent black bird with pale yellow bill, large white and buff patches on the side of the neck and breast, and feathers of forehead, crown, and nape pointed inward with central ones longer to form a distinct iridescent purple-black crest. Juveniles have a shorter, duller crest, a brown chin, and a dark upper bill. | 9.4–9.8 in (24–25 cm). Sexes similar; a slightly iridescent black bird with pale yellow bill, large white and buff patches on the side of the neck and breast, and feathers of forehead, crown, and nape pointed inward with central ones longer to form a distinct iridescent purple-black crest. Juveniles have a shorter, duller crest, a brown chin, and a dark upper bill. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | + | The [[Moluccas]]. | |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Basilornis galeatus Meyer, 1894. | Basilornis galeatus Meyer, 1894. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Forest; also found in disturbed and cultivated areas and in mangroves. | |
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees. | Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees. | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 1 October 2007
- Basilornis galeatus
Identification
9.4–9.8 in (24–25 cm). Sexes similar; a slightly iridescent black bird with pale yellow bill, large white and buff patches on the side of the neck and breast, and feathers of forehead, crown, and nape pointed inward with central ones longer to form a distinct iridescent purple-black crest. Juveniles have a shorter, duller crest, a brown chin, and a dark upper bill.
Distribution
The Moluccas.
Taxonomy
Basilornis galeatus Meyer, 1894.
Habitat
Forest; also found in disturbed and cultivated areas and in mangroves.
Behaviour
Usually found in pairs, but also flocks; frequents tall trees. Only known to take fruit and berries from canopy to midlevels of trees.
