Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike
NameBlack-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Common NameBlack-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Scientific NameHemipus hirundinaceus
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdult males have glossy black upperparts, head, and wings, which contrast sharply with pure white underparts. Females are similar but generally duller, with sooty-black rather than glossy black upperparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' call, often given rapidly. They also produce a soft, whistled 'swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresblack head and upperparts, white underparts, small size, active foraging behavior, often in mixed-species flocks
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its striking black and white plumage. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of forests, often joining mixed-species flocks. It is known for its agile movements among branches.
