Rufous-winged Philentoma
NameRufous-winged Philentoma
Common NameRufous-winged Philentoma
Scientific NamePhilentoma pyrhoptera
FamilyVangidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a deep blue-grey head, throat, and upperparts, with bright rufous wings and underparts. The eye is a striking red. Females are similar but often duller, with a more greyish-blue head and upperparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistling notes, often described as a series of 'wee-choo-wee-choo' or 'whi-whi-whi' sounds.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresblue-grey head and upperparts, rufous wings and underparts, bright red eye, slender dark bill
Description
This striking passerine features a deep blue-grey head and upperparts contrasting sharply with bright rufous wings and underparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of tropical forests, often found singly or in pairs.
