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(Leiothrix lutea)
Red-billed leiothrixes are musical birds with golden throats, orange and red breasts, and yellow wings. Often traveling in a flock to avoid being alone, the females of this species have blue marks, and males have red marks.
On Habitat
Habitat: Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary
Class: Birds
Conservation Status: Least concern
Size: 3 inches tall
Weight: 17 to 20 grams
Median life expectancy: Males 9 years; females 6 years
Diet: A variety of fruits and insects
Everyday at 11a.m.
Happens every day at 11:45a.m.