Black-eared shrike-babbler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black-eared shrike-babbler |
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| Subspecies Pteruthius melanotis melanotis from Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim, India. | |
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| Subspecies Pteruthius melanotis melanotis from Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, India. | |
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Pteruthius
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melanotis
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The black-eared shrike-babbler (Pteruthius melanotis) is a small, colorful bird. It belongs to the vireo family, Vireonidae. This bird lives in Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas all the way to western Malaysia. You can find it in warm, wet montane forests, which are forests found in mountains.
About the Black-eared Shrike-Babbler
The black-eared shrike-babbler is a unique bird. For a long time, scientists thought it was a type of Old World babbler. These are birds from a different family called Timaliidae. But after more study, they realized it was actually part of the vireo family.
Vireos are small to medium-sized birds. They are known for their plain green or gray feathers. They often live in trees and eat insects. The black-eared shrike-babbler shares many habits with vireos. This helped scientists place it in the correct family.
Where Does This Bird Live?
The black-eared shrike-babbler lives in a wide area of Southeast Asia. You can find it in the Himalayas, which are huge mountains in Asia. Its range extends through countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and parts of India. It also lives in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and western Malaysia.
Its favorite home is in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This means it likes forests that are warm and wet. These forests are usually found on the sides of mountains. The high humidity and many trees provide a perfect home for these birds.
Cool Pictures of the Black-eared Shrike-Babbler
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Pteruthius melanotis melanotis from Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, India
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Pteruthius melanotis melanotis from Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal, India.
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Pteruthius melanotis melanotis from Khonoma, Nagaland, India
