Asity Velvet (Philepitta castanea) female – endemic – Madagascar

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Asity Velvet (Philepitta castanea) female – endemic – Madagascar

The Velvit Asity lives in the undergrowth of poorly illuminated rainforest.  The female is quite different from the male (dark blue bird with a bright green cap)  with its black breast stripping against buff.

  • Species:Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea)
  • Bird Type:Adult female - Endemic
  • FamilyBroadbills (Eurylaimidae)
  • Date Taken20161022
  • Location:Mantadia N.P.
  • Area:Analamazaotra
  • Country:Madagascar
  • Region:Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO12601b Asity Velvet (f) E 1 Analamazaotra Mantadia N.P. Madagascar Oct16 PH2_7872
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