Racket-tailed Treepie
NameRacket-tailed Treepie
Common NameRacket-tailed Treepie
Scientific NameCrypsirina temia
FamilyCorvidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, often with a greenish or purplish sheen. It has bright blue irises surrounded by a black facial mask, and a stout black bill. The most notable feature is its long, graduated tail with the central pair of feathers having bare shafts ending in spatulate (racket-like) tips.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, including harsh, chattering calls, whistles, and sometimes mimicry. It often produces a distinctive 'churring' or 'rattle' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Malay Peninsula.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Bright blue eyes with black mask, Long, racket-shaped central tail feathers, Stout black bill
Description
The Racket-tailed Treepie is a striking medium-sized corvid characterized by its glossy black plumage and distinctive racket-shaped tail feathers. It is an active, arboreal bird, often found foraging in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests.
