Malaconotus zeylonus

It is a species of open habitats, including karoo scrub, fynbos and parks and gardens in urban areas. The bulky cup nest is constructed in a hedge, scrub or tree fork. The 2-6, usually three, red-brown or lilac-blotched greenish-blue eggs are incubated by both sexes for about 16 days to hatching, with another 18 days to fledging.

The Malaconotus zeylonus is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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