Malaysia
Sabah, Borneo
Common Iora
Many subspecies...may
sometimes imitate the calls of
other birds such as drongos.
sometimes imitate the calls of
other birds such as drongos.
Aegithina tiphia
(L 4.7-5.7")
Kota Kinabalu
26Jul2018
During the breeding season, males
display by fluffing up their feathers and
spiral in the air appearing like a green,
black, yellow and white ball.
display by fluffing up their feathers and
spiral in the air appearing like a green,
black, yellow and white ball.
(Wikipedia)
© Greg Irving
xeno-canto
Aegintha is a mythical bird
mentioned by Aristotle, Pliny and
others; Iora is a feminine name
meaning a birdlike woman.
mentioned by Aristotle, Pliny and
others; Iora is a feminine name
meaning a birdlike woman.
(http://www.allbabynames.net/iora/)
© eBird