Female © Dave Curtis
Male © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography
Male © Miguel Angel Fuentes Rosúa
Female © Rich Bayldon

Violet-backed Hyliota Hyliota violacea

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Identification

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Rather generic-looking mid-sized bird with a dark back and pale underparts. In good light, the upperparts show purple iridescence. Can show a small white patch at the top of the closed wing. Males are pale buff below, while females are orange. Found in humid forest, mostly around clearings and edge. Frequently joins mixed-species feeding flocks. Gives a short song of sweet whistles and a dry “tik” call, usually in flight. Distinguished from other hyliotas by the lack of large white patches in the wings.

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