Common Iora
NameCommon Iora
Common NameCommon Iora
Scientific NameAegithina tiphia
FamilyAegithinidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)14.5
Plumage DetailsMales are typically bright yellow below, with an olive-green back and black wings featuring two prominent white wing bars. Some subspecies and breeding males can have a black cap and back. Females and non-breeding males are generally duller, with less black and more olive-green on the back.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often repeated, whistling calls such as 'whee-tee' or 'whee-too,' and a variety of chattering or trilling notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green back, Two prominent white wing bars on black wings, Small size, Slender, pointed bill
Description
The Common Iora is a small, active passerine bird known for its bright yellow plumage and distinctive black and white wing bars. It typically forages in the canopy of trees, often in pairs or small groups, moving quickly through the foliage.
