White-shouldered Triller
NameWhite-shouldered Triller
Common NameWhite-shouldered Triller
Scientific NameLalage sueurii
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)21.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, back, and wings, with a prominent white shoulder patch (scapulars). Their underparts are white, and the tail is black with white outer feathers. Females are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and less distinct white markings.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive trilling song, which gives the bird its name. It also produces various churring and harsh notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia (Java, Bali, Sulawesi), the Philippines, and parts of mainland Southeast Asia. It inhabits open woodlands, scrub, cultivated lands, and gardens.
Identifying FeaturesBlack and white plumage (male), Prominent white shoulder patch, Small size, Trilling call, Active foraging behavior
Description
The White-shouldered Triller is a small, active passerine bird. Males are strikingly patterned in black and white, while females are duller. They are typically found foraging for insects in open woodlands and cultivated areas.
