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==Identification==
 
==Identification==
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11-12cm.
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*Brown above
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*Orange throat and breast
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*White flanks and belly
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*Pale blue wing coverts
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*White  loral spot
 
==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
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[[Kenya]], [[Mozambique]], east [[Tanzania]] and northern [[Malawi]].
 
==Taxonomy==
 
==Taxonomy==
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There are 4 subspecies.
 
==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
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Damp forests in mountainous areas, dry forest near coasts, .
 
==Behaviour==
 
==Behaviour==
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The diet includes insects, some berries and seeds.
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==References==
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BirdLife International.
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
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[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Sheppardia]]

Revision as of 14:48, 25 March 2009

Sheppardia gunningi

Identification

11-12cm.

  • Brown above
  • Orange throat and breast
  • White flanks and belly
  • Pale blue wing coverts
  • White loral spot

Distribution

Kenya, Mozambique, east Tanzania and northern Malawi.

Taxonomy

There are 4 subspecies.

Habitat

Damp forests in mountainous areas, dry forest near coasts, .

Behaviour

The diet includes insects, some berries and seeds.

References

BirdLife International.

External Links

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