Black-eared Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius melanotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pteruthius-melanotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-eared Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius melanotis) is a bird species in the family Vireonidae (vireos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Peso | 12,5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PN.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Vireonidae (Vireos) |
| Genus | Pteruthius |
| Especies | Pteruthius melanotis |
Distribution
Black-eared Shrike-babbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Vireonidae family