Indochinese green-magpie (Cissa hypoleuca)

Classification: Genus Cissa; Family Corvidae
General: This small bird is approximately 35 cm in length^[3] and has a very unique fluorescent plumage just like the other members of the Cissa genus. However, its body is mostly green and those with an underbelly of yellow color are unique to the southern populations in Southeast Asia with the exception of the Chinese population that still have green underbellies, just like the other Cissa birds. They have a black band that goes from their bill, over their crimson eyes, and to the back of their head, that looks similar to the mask of the popular movie character Zorro. They have long reddish-brown flight feathers, and a bill and legs that are brightly red colored.^[4]Both sexes look mostly similar, but the juveniles have duller colors than the adults.^[5] Duller colors can also be seen when the birds are exposed to too much sunlight. ^[6] [more]

🔍 No documented observation