Red-billed leiothrix
Leiothrix lutea
At the Detroit Zoo
The red-billed leiothrix can be found inside the Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary, where more than 20 species of birds are free to fly, walk or swim among the cover of lush tropical plants in a warm and inviting climate.
Description
Red-billed leiothrixes have golden throats, orange or red breasts and yellow wings. Females have blue marks, and males have red marks.
Fun Facts
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Red-billed leiothrixes emit loud musical songs with alternating high and low notes.
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Red-billed leiothrixes prefer to live in a flock, so they are rarely seen alone.
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Both the males and the females contribute to building their nests.