Ioras

Ioras, belonging to the small family Aegithinidae and the monotypic genus Aegithina, are colorful, small to medium-sized passerines found in south and southeast Asia, associated with habitats such as scrub, forest edges, closed forests, agricultural lands, and gardens. Mostly non-migratory and arboreal, these birds are recognized by their yellow and green plumage, sexual dimorphism, longer bills, and thin legs, contrasting with the drab colors of their bulbul relatives. Males are slightly larger and display their bright colors during intricate courtship rituals that involve a parachute-style descent. Ioras feed on insects and spiders, and their nests are open cups secured with spiderweb where the female lays 2 to 3 speckled eggs, incubated by both sexes. They coexist with humans, often seen in suburban areas, and are not typically threatened by human activities, except for the near-threatened green iora, which is suffering from habitat loss. They are not usually found in the cage bird trade.