Collared Treepie
NameCollared Treepie
Common NameCollared Treepie
Scientific NameDendrocitta frontalis
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive black face and throat forming a 'collar,' contrasting sharply with a white nape and hindneck. The back and wings are blackish-brown, with a prominent white patch visible on the primaries. Underparts are whitish, transitioning to rufous-chestnut on the flanks and vent, while the long, graduated tail is entirely black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, including harsh, chattering notes, metallic calls, and various whistles and squawks. A common call is described as a 'kock-lee' or 'kok-li'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from northern India (Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) through Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face and throat forming a collar, White nape and hindneck, Rufous-chestnut lower flanks and vent, Long, graduated black tail, Prominent white patch on primaries
Description
The Collared Treepie is a striking medium-sized corvid characterized by its bold black, white, and rufous plumage and a notably long, graduated tail. This arboreal species typically forages in the canopy of forests, often moving in small groups.
