fire tailed myzornis

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13/04/2015
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PAKHI DEKHUN PAKHI CHINUN # 450 (Observe the Bird and recognize).FIRE TAILED MYZORNIS..[From a Photograph of MR. DHARMENDRA KHANDAL] ... WATERCOLOUR ...A4...2014... The fire-tailed myzornis (Myzornis pyrrhoura) is a bird species formerly placed in the Old World babbler family (Timaliidae). Its genus Myzornis is monotypic, and has recently been placed in the (much reduced) Old World warbler family Sylviidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 1–13 cm; 10–13 g. Bright green species with black mask and crown scalloping, red flash in black-and-white wing, red-sided taiL. Calls include extremely thin, high-pitched, often quickly repeated “si” notes. Spiders (Araneae), small flies (Diptera) and other insects; also berries, including raspberries, flower nectar and tree sap liked to eat.

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