Large Woodshrike
NameLarge Woodshrike
Common NameLarge Woodshrike
Scientific NameTephrodornis gularis
FamilyTephrodornithidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, contrasting with a distinctive broad black mask extending from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts. It has a white supercilium and throat, with whitish underparts that become greyish on the flanks. The wings and tail are darker brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, churring, or whistling notes, often described as a repeated 'chwee-chwee-chwee' or 'twee-twee-twee' series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas, northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo).
Identifying FeaturesProminent black eye-mask, Grey upperparts, White throat, Upright posture on tree trunks, Relatively stout, hooked bill
Description
The Large Woodshrike is a medium-sized, greyish bird characterized by a prominent black mask across its eyes. It typically perches upright on tree trunks or branches, actively foraging for insects.
