I saw one common iora near Kaziranga NP in Assam, India near the Diphlu Lodge where we were staying. It is very small and flits about constantly. My guide took the photos as I was having a hard time following its movement.
Males and females are dimorphic. The undersides of both are yellow. Females have greenish wings and an olive tail. Males have black wings and tail and in breeding season have a black cap and back. I believe I saw a female, but my photos only capture the lowerparts.
It is found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. There are eleven subspecies.
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