White-rumped Triller
NameWhite-rumped Triller
Common NameWhite-rumped Triller
Scientific NameLalage sueurii
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)21
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, a prominent white supercilium, and white underparts. The wings are black with a distinct white bar, and the rump is white. Females are duller, with greyish-brown upperparts and less distinct white markings.
Vocalization / CallProduces a series of clear, musical, trilling notes, often described as 'twee-twee-twee' or 'trill-trill-trill'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, Lesser Sundas), and parts of mainland Southeast Asia. Also found in northern Australia.
Identifying Featuresblack and white plumage (male), white rump, white supercilium, white wing bar, trilling call
Description
This small to medium-sized passerine is known for its striking black and white plumage in males. It is an active insectivore, often found foraging in the canopy of open woodlands and cultivated areas, characterized by its distinctive trilling call.
