Black-eared Shrike-Babbler
NameBlack-eared Shrike-Babbler
Common NameBlack-eared Shrike-Babbler
Scientific NamePteruthius melanotis
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.75
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have bright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, and a distinctive head pattern featuring a black ear-patch bordered by a bright yellow supercilium and a white eye-ring. The wings are black with two prominent white bars. Females are generally duller in coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistling notes and various chattering or trilling calls, often delivered in a lively manner.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from Nepal eastward through Northeast India, Bhutan, Myanmar, southern China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Black ear-patch, Bright yellow supercilium, White eye-ring, Two white wing-bars on black wings, Olive-green back
Description
The Black-eared Shrike-Babbler is a small, vibrant passerine bird known for its striking yellow and olive plumage. It typically forages actively in the mid-canopy of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks, searching for insects.
