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Taiwan Barbet (Megalaima nuchalis)

Taiwan Barbet (Megalaima nuchalis), Wulai, Taiwan

 

The Taiwan Barbet (Megalaima nuchalis; formerly; Megalaima oorti nuchalis) is a bird endemic to the island of Taiwan.

 

It is 20-23.5 cm long. The plumage is mostly green apart from the head which is patterned with blue, yellow and red. There is a black stripe above the eye. The bill is black and the feet are grey-green. The Chinese name for the bird, "five-colored bird" (五色鳥) refers to the five colors seen on its plumage.

 

Source: Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_Barbet

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