Common Iora

The common iora is a small passerine of the tropical Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with plumage variations, some designated as subspecies. It lives in scrub and forest and is easily detected by its loud whistles and bright colours. In the breeding season, males display by fluffing their feathers and spiralling in the air like a green, black, yellow and white ball (Wikipedia, general species account).

Eleven subspecies are recognised.