Andaman Treepie
Dendrocitta bayleii
A slender, medium-sized dark bird with a long tail. The face, wings, and tail are black, while the underparts and back are reddish-brown. Note the small white patch on the wings. Found in well-wooded habitats, where it forms small groups and mixes with other species in hunting parties. Calls include a variety of metallic sounds, harsh screeches, dry trills, and soft whistles.
Taxonomy
- Scientific name
- Dendrocitta bayleii
- Authority
- Tytler, 1863
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Corvidae
- Genus
- Dendrocitta
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- declining
Photos
Distribution
Bird Calls
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