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The differences between the sexes in this species are easy to recognise (sexual dimorphism). While the females are uniformly turquoise with grey feathers, the males have shiny black plumage with bright blue areas. The red eyes are striking in both sexes. They live in pairs or small groups in evergreen rainforests.
European Endangered species Program
This animal is managed by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) under the European Endangered species Program.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: passerines; family: fairy-bluebirds |
|---|---|
| Diet | Mainly fruit, but also nectar, insects and spiders. |
| Habitat | Dense tropical and subtropical forests up to 1800 m in Southeast Asia. |
| Reproduction | 2-4 eggs; incubation period: 12-14 days; only females brood. |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
