Clicking Shrike-Babbler
NameClicking Shrike-Babbler
Common NameClicking Shrike-Babbler
Scientific NamePteruthius intermedius
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)13
Plumage DetailsThis species features olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It has a prominent black mask extending through the eye, bordered above by a white supercilium and below by a yellow malar stripe. The wings are blackish with two distinct white wing-bars, and the crown is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are characterized by sharp, metallic 'click' notes, often delivered in a rapid series. These clicks can be interspersed with short whistles or churring sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of northeastern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Black eye-mask with white supercilium, Two prominent white wing-bars, Distinctive clicking call
Description
The Clicking Shrike-Babbler is a small, active passerine bird known for its striking plumage and distinctive vocalizations. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, often in mixed-species flocks.
