Black-eared Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius melanotis
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The Black-eared Shrike-babbler is a compact, colorful bird with rich chestnut wings, gray upperparts, a black facial mask, and yellowish-white underparts. It inhabits subtropical and tropical moist mountain forests from the eastern Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Sumatra. It forages deliberately through the forest midstory, searching bark and foliage for insects and small arthropods.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Weight | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Vireonidae (Vireos) |
| Genus | Pteruthius |
| Species | Pteruthius melanotis |
Distribution
Black-eared Shrike-babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Vireonidae family