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Irena puella
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, especially figs
Habitat
Lowland and hill forest
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2 eggs
Incubation period
About 14 days
Size
Medium (24–27cm)
Wingspan
~36–40cm
Weight
~65–80g
A striking bird with males showing brilliant iridescent blue upperparts against black underparts, and bright red eyes, found in lowland and hill forest.
Feeds mainly on fruit, particularly figs, often in small flocks moving between fruiting trees, and its iridescent blue plumage catches the light dramatically when seen well.
