Green shrike-babbler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Green shrike-babbler |
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Pteruthius
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xanthochlorus
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The green shrike-babbler (its scientific name is Pteruthius xanthochlorus) is a small bird that lives in parts of Asia. It used to be grouped with birds called babblers. But scientists now think it's more like the vireos found in America. So, it's part of the Vireonidae family.
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What it Looks Like
This bird is about 13 centimeters long, which is roughly the size of a sparrow.
The male green shrike-babbler has a grey head. Its back is a pretty olive-green color. Its throat and chest are a light grey, and its belly is yellow. The top of its head is dark, almost black.
The female bird looks a bit less colorful than the male. Her head is more greyish.
Where it Lives and What it Likes
You can find the green shrike-babbler in several countries across Asia. These include Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
This bird loves to live in moist montane forests. These are forests found in mountains. It usually lives in forests with both deciduous (trees that lose leaves) and coniferous (evergreen) trees.
They prefer altitudes of 2100 to 3000 meters above sea level for most of the year. However, when winter comes, they might move down to lower, warmer areas. In India, you can spot them in places like Darjeeling, Sikkim, Uttrakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh.
What it Eats
The green shrike-babbler enjoys a varied diet. It eats insects like ants and beetles. It also likes to munch on berries and seeds.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
The main time for green shrike-babblers to breed is during May and June. They build their nests usually about three to eight meters above the ground.
