Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Telophorus
Family: Malaconotidae (Aves)
Taxon : Bird
Group : Animal
SPECIES
zeylonusNOTES
A common resident bird about 23 long and weighing about 70 g. Eats insects, small lizards and frogs. Spends much time on the ground. Has a wide range of different calls.
AUTHORITY
(Linnaeus, 1766)Sub Author
Conservation
CommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
n/aColour
- Notes: Has a grey head and very distinctive black gorget
- Colour: Yellow
Common Name
- Bokmakierie
Habitat
- NOTES: Likes scattered bush patches in open country. Often seen flying across the road
- HABITAT NAME: Veld
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Malaconotus zeylonicus
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Telophorus_zeylonus_0
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