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Crypsirina temia |
Occours in southern Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Indo-China, Sumatra, Java and Bali in scrub and secondary growth, open fields and gardens, Bamboo thickets and open forest often near villages.
Almost always feeds in trees (arboreal) never feeding from the ground though comes down to bathe on occasion. It moves through the trees with great agility and uses it's remarkable tail as a balancing organ. Takes mainly insects and fruit.
A cup shaped nest is built in Bamboo or shrubs especially thorny ones often surrounded by open grassy areas and normally lays 2-4 eggs.
The voice is usually described as harsh and unattractive. It has several described calls but a whining call is often heard.
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