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The Blue-faced Malkoha , ''Phaenicophaeus viridirostris '', is a member of the Cuckoo order of Bird s, the Cuculiformes, which also includes the Roadrunner s, the Anis , and the Hoatzin . It is restricted to Sri Lanka and southern India . The Blue-faced Malkoha is a bird of open forests and scrub jungle. It nests in a thorn bush, the typical clutch being two, sometimes three, Egg s. This is a largish species at 39 cm. Its back and head are dark green, and the uppertail is green edged with white. The throat and belly are lighter green. There is a large blue patch around the eye and the bill is green. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller and barred above. The Blue-faced Malkoha takes a variety of Insect s, Caterpillar s and small Vertebrate s. It occasionally eats Berries . REFERENCE
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