endemic bird of north Sumatra

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The island of Sumatra has a very distinctive flora fauna, one of which is the Beo Nias bird. Of all bird species, Beo Bird is one of the most unique. How come? This species is able to speak in a way that repeats the human speech that it hears. In Indonesia alone, one of the provinces endowed with endemic Beo's wealth is Nias Island, North Sumatra Province. Nias Island is very lucky to have one of these smart bird species. In fact, Beo from Nias is not only able to imitate your speech, but also other voices that he heard. Because of its brilliance, this bird became the identity of North Sumatra. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Beo Nias birds are among the most sought after Beo species in Indonesia.

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some of the features of Beo Nias bird that is on the head has a short hair. Along the ear lobe fused behind the wobbly-shaped head (like a chicken cock) that is in the ear and brightly yellow.

On the side of the head of the Beo Nias bird there is also a pair of yellow pial. The iris is dark brown eyes. Its beak is large and sharp and has an orange yellow color. On the body, covered with dark black hair, but on the tip of the wings feathers are white. In the second part the legs are yellow and have four toes. Three fingers facing forward and the other finger facing backwards.

Bird Beo Nias have Latin name Gracula religiosa robusta or Gracula robusta, live in groups or in pairs can only be found in Nias Island and surrounding areas, such as Pig Island, Simo Island, Tuangku Island and Bangkaru Island. Usually the Beo Nias birds make their nests in the tall tree trunks that stand upright by hollowing them. Together with his group, Beo Nias Bird is very like living in the open.

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