White-winged Triller
NameWhite-winged Triller
Common NameWhite-winged Triller
Scientific NameLalage tricolor
FamilyCampephagidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsAdult breeding males have a glossy black head, back, wings, and tail, with a prominent white patch on the wings. Their underparts are pure white. Females and non-breeding males are duller, with brownish-grey upperparts and paler underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, rapid, and melodious trilling song, often delivered in flight as the bird performs an undulating display.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, migrating to northern Australia and parts of New Guinea during the non-breeding season.
Identifying FeaturesStriking black and white plumage (breeding male), Prominent white wing patch, Slender build, Rapid, trilling song often given in flight
Description
The White-winged Triller is a small, active passerine bird known for its striking black and white plumage in breeding males. It is often seen foraging for insects in trees and shrubs or on the ground, and is highly migratory across its range.
