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Celeus brachyurus

Photo by Rosnan_yahya
Taken in Johore,Malaysia

[edit] Identification

Medium size with short nuchal crest and short black bill together with rufous plumage marked with black bars on upperparts diagnostic.Male has red cheek patch.Size-25cm.

[edit] Distribution

India and southern China through South-East Asia to Greater Sundas.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Forests,the forest edges,scrubs,plantations and gardens.

[edit] Behaviour

Frequents the canopy and middle story. Generally unobtrusive, sometimes very vocal. Excavates nest cavity in the nest of tree ants and its diet also includes ants.

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