Birds of the Sundarban

Oriental Dollarbird
Binomial Name: Eurystomus orientalis
The Oriental Dollarbird is an uncommon species of migratory bird in Bangladesh. It is foundonly in the evergreen forests of Chittagong and Sylhet during the breeding season (summer).
It has also been seen on the outskirts of Dhaka in recent times. They hunt during the dayand rest at night. The primary food source is flying insects. It catches prey by flying. March
to June is the breeding season. At this time, they build nests in tree hollows or naturalholes in the mountains.

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Photo © Timu Hossain

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