Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis)
Common green magpie (Cissa chinensis) is a member of the crow family.size 37-39.It is a vivid green in colour (often fades to turquoise in captivity), slightly lighter on the underside and has a thick black stripe from the bill (through the eyes) to the nape. Compared to the other members of its genus, the white-tipped tail is quite long. This all contrasts vividly with the red fleshy eye rims, bill and legs.common green magpie call is quite varied but often a harsh peep-peep. It also frequently whistles and chatters.
Habitat
Broadleaved evergreen and moist deciduous forest.
Diet
Reptiles, young birds and eggs.
Range
Bangaldesh,India,Bhutan and Nepal
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Sources Of Information
Birds of the Indian Subcontinent by Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6
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