Species: Eurystomus orientalis
English Name: Oriental Dollarbird
Chinese Name: 三寶鳥
Family: Coraciidae
Description:
This medium-sized bird (27-32 cm) has long wings and short neck and tail. Legs and feet are red and the bill is red with a black tip. The plumage is black on the head, side-neck and tail and the rest is blue and green. It occurs in Macao as a passage migrant.
© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
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© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
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References:
– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.