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Aplonis opaca

[edit] 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.

[edit] Distribution

Cocos Island

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

[edit] 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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