Malia
A species of Malia Scientific name : Malia grata Genus : Malia
Malia, A species of Malia
Botanical name: Malia grata
Genus: Malia
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Description
The malia (Malia grata) is a medium-sized (approximately 29 cm long) babbler-like passerine. It has an olive-green plumage, yellowish head and chest, and pinkish-brown bill. The young is duller than adult. It is the only member of the genus Malia. An Indonesian endemic, the malia is restricted to montane forests of Sulawesi. Usually, it is found in pairs or small groups of three to seven birds. The diet consists mainly of insects, beetles and other arthropods. There has been some debate over the taxonomic relationships of the malia. It has some plumage characteristics reminiscent of bulbuls, and has been shifted between that family and the wastebasket taxon Timaliidae sensu lato by past authors. A study published early in 2012 found that the malia was not a babbler; later in the same year, a second study determined that it was instead an aberrant member of the family Locustellidae. Widespread and common in its habitat and range, the malia is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 
Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Malia primarily consumes invertebrates like beetles and grasshoppers. They forage by digging in decayed wood and dislodging moss or bark, often in small groups and alongside other Sulawesi fauna. Unique in their symbiotic foraging groups and bill utilization for food extraction.
Habitat
The malia typically inhabits primary montane forests and mossy ridgetop forests. It may also be found in disturbed forests. This bird prefers regions with dense tree cover and a moist environment, characteristic of mountainous forested areas. It is generally found in broad geographical regions with significant altitude that support such habitats, without specifying an exact elevation range.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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