Rufous-bellied Triller
NameRufous-bellied Triller
Common NameRufous-bellied Triller
Scientific NameLalage aurea
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, head, and throat, with a prominent white patch on the wing coverts. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, extending from the breast to the undertail. Females are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and paler rufous underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, often delivered in a trilling fashion, as well as harsh churring calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas) in Indonesia, including islands such as Halmahera, Morotai, Bacan, Obi, and Seram.
Identifying Featuresglossy black upperparts (male), rich rufous underparts, prominent white wing patch, active arboreal behavior, whistling trilling call
Description
A medium-sized passerine with striking plumage, featuring dark upperparts and a contrasting rufous belly. This active, arboreal bird is typically found foraging for insects in the canopy of tropical forests.
