Long-tailed Triller
NameLong-tailed Triller
Common NameLong-tailed Triller
Scientific NameLalage nigra
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, head, and tail, with a prominent white supercilium and broad white wing bars. Their underparts are entirely white. Females and immatures are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and streaked underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, often described as a trill or a chattering 'chip-chip-chip' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, and Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white plumage (male), Prominent white wing bars, Black cap and back, White underparts, Slender build, Active foraging
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its striking black and white plumage in males. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and undergrowth, often moving in small groups. Its slender build and distinctive markings make it easily identifiable.
