Dollarbird is a dark bird of Asia and Australasia and is not a regular wild bird in the United States. Its pale, coin-shaped wing patches show in flight. It is also called the Oriental Dollarbird.
Appearance
Appearance
It is about 11–13 in (27–32 cm) long, with a dark body, blue-green sheen, and a short orange-red bill. Pale round patches show on the wings in flight.
Voice
Its call is harsh and repeated.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Open woodlands
Wooded edges
Range
Its natural range extends from Asia to Australia. It is not a regular wild bird in the United States.
Behavior
Diet
It catches flying insects, often darting from a perch and returning to it.