Rufous-bellied Triller
A species of Trillers and allies Scientific name : Lalage aurea Genus : Trillers and allies
Rufous-bellied Triller, A species of Trillers and allies
Botanical name: Lalage aurea
Genus: Trillers and allies
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The rufous-bellied triller (Lalage aurea) is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-bellied Triller primarily consumes insects, with the specific variety of these prey items not comprehensively recorded. Additionally, rufous-bellied Triller supplements its diet with fruits. It typically forages from the middle storey to the upper canopy of trees, including those with sparse foliage.
Habitat
The rufous-bellied Triller predominantly resides in diverse forested areas, including both primary and selectively logged forests, as well as edges of these forests. It is also prevalent in open secondary growth, scrublands, coastal woodlands, and mangrove systems. It thrives mainly at lowland elevations, typically extending from sea level up to areas slightly higher but not including elevation specifics.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Trillers and allies Species
Rufous-bellied Triller