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Aplonis opaca

Identification

Juveniles have brown eyes, grey streaks on their breasts. As they become older, their eyes turn golden and shiny black feathers start to grow.

Distribution

Cocos Island

Taxonomy

Habitat

Behaviour

They nest in hollowed out areas in coconut palms or other trees. Up to 4 greenish eggs are laid and incubated by both parents.

Diet includes fruits, seeds and insects.

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