Beo

(Jrt)

Beo
The observers (Gracula religiosa), sometimes also known as the Mynah, a bird to the family of Stare (Sturnidae) is one - and not, as some lay people because of its ability to accept language, to the parrots.

Beheimatet the observers in Sri Lanka, southwest India, the East Indies, the Himalayan region, behind India, Borneo, Java and local Sunda Islands. There, he lives in pairs or in small family associations. The species is not threatened.

The plumage is black, with appropriate lighting conditions schillert is greenish. The most striking exterior feature is a yellow skin flaps on both sides head, each up to the back of the head last. The second swab the bird's color is yellow beak, with which he was Weichfresser especially fruits and eats insects.

He possesses a munteres beings. Owners of captive Beos perceive them as "aufmüpfig". But for precisely that reason and because of his outspoken voice talent, especially in female specimens ( "Bea") is pronounced, this bird not only in his homeland a popular pet. However, the animal sounds produced loud. The birds have a life expectancy of about 15 years.

Read also Red Bird of Paradise

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