Andaman Treepie
A species of Typical Treepies Scientific name : Dendrocitta bayleii Genus : Typical Treepies
Andaman Treepie, A species of Typical Treepies
Botanical name: Dendrocitta bayleii
Genus: Typical Treepies
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Andaman treepie (Dendrocitta bayleyii) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. First described by Robert Christopher Tytler in 1863, it is endemic to the Andaman Islands of India, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The scientific name commemorates the Anglo-Indian statesman Edward Clive Bayley.
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
Andaman Treepie is presumed omnivorous, frequently foraging in small groups through the mid-canopy, often alongside Andaman Drongos. Much like its congeners, andaman Treepie's feeding behavior involves participating in mixed-species bird waves.
Habitat
The andaman Treepie is typically found in dense and humid evergreen forests, exhibiting a preference for regions populated with the largest tree species. These forests offer a lush environment that supports the particular ecological requirements of this bird.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Typical Treepies Species
Andaman Treepie