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Dollarbird - eurystomus orientalis

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By Bernieh


Dollarbird - eurystomus orientalis
  • Photo posted on 2 Feb, 2009
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Named the dollarbird because of the silvery, circular patches on the underside of its wings which were thought to resemble the American silver dollar coin.



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bonkersbon
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Beautiful bird...good photo

2 Feb, 2009



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