Asity Velvet (Philepitta castanea) nest – endemic – Madagascar

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Asity Velvet (Philepitta castanea) nest – endemic – Madagascar

The Velvet Asity nest is unusual in that the bird creates the nest and only when complete makes the entrance hole.

  • Species:Velvet Asity (Philepitta castanea)
  • Bird Type:Nest - endemic
  • FamilyBroadbills (Eurylaimidae)
  • Date Taken20161022
  • Location:Mantadia N.P.
  • Area:Analamazaotra
  • Country:Madagascar
  • Region:Indian Ocean
Photo File Ref: BIO12601f Asity Velvet (nest) E 1 Analamazaotra Mantadia N.P. Madagascar Oct16 PH2_7861
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