Pied Shrike-Babbler
NamePied Shrike-Babbler
Common NamePied Shrike-Babbler
Scientific NamePteruthius aeralatus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsMales have a black crown, prominent white supercilium, black eye-stripe, and white throat/cheeks. The upperparts are olive-green, with bright yellow-green on the flight feathers and wing coverts. Underparts are whitish to pale gray. Females are similar but duller, with a gray-brown crown and less contrasting facial markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled phrases that can be repetitive, often interspersed with 'chip' notes. Their song is typically a series of melodious, ringing notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesPied head pattern (white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, dark crown), Olive-green back with bright yellow-green on wings, Robust, slightly hooked bill, Often seen in mixed-species foraging flocks
Description
The Pied Shrike-Babbler is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive pied head pattern and olive-green plumage with bright yellow-green wing markings. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
