Trilling Shrike-Babbler
NameTrilling Shrike-Babbler
Common NameTrilling Shrike-Babbler
Scientific NamePteruthius aenobarbus
FamilyVireonidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures bright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, and dark wings with white edging. The head shows a prominent yellow supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and rich chestnut ear-coverts.
Vocalization / CallProduces a distinctive, rapid, high-pitched trill, often described as a series of whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of Sumatra, Java, and Bali in Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Yellow supercilium, Black eye-stripe, Chestnut ear-coverts, Small size, Trilling call
Description
This small, colorful passerine is characterized by its bright yellow underparts and distinctive facial markings. It typically inhabits the mid-canopy of montane forests, often foraging for insects and producing its characteristic trilling calls.
