Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
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The Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike is a small passerine of the family Vangidae found in forests and forest edges from the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. Weighing about 9.2g with a wingspan of 12.1cm, it has black-and-white plumage with a distinctive white wing-bar. It forages in the canopy and sub-canopy, sallying for insects and joining mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 9.166666666666666 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Vangidae |
| Genus | Hemipus |
| Species | Hemipus picatus |
Distribution
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Vangidae family