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Nyctyornis amictus
Basic stats
Diet
Large flying insects
Habitat
Forest mid-storey
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs (typical for bee-eaters)
Incubation period
About 20–22 days (typical for bee-eaters)
Size
Large bee-eater (28–31cm)
Wingspan
~40–45cm
Weight
~65–90g
The largest bee-eater in the region, with a shaggy red 'beard' on the throat and green plumage, found in forest rather than the open country favoured by most bee-eaters.
Hunts large flying insects from a mid-storey perch within the forest, and its loud, distinctive call is often the first clue to its presence.
