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Eurystomus orientalis
| Family Name: | Coraciidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Dollarbird |
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Description
| Description | Glossy, blue green plumage, brownish head, blackish cap and blackish upper tail and flight feathers. Orange-red bill. In flight, shows distinctive white patch at base of primaries. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Aerial feeder. Often found perching on top of trees on bare branches. Common througout Singapore. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial, Forest |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Notes | Common resident and winter visitor. |
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Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Not Threatened [2008] |
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References
| References | Lim, K.S. & Gardner, D. 1997. Birds: An illustrated field guide to the birds of Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing Limited. 226pp Wang, L.K. & Hails, C.J. 2007. An annotated checklist of the birds of Singapore. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplement no. 15. 179pp |
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