Polynesian Triller
A species of Trillers and allies Scientific name : Lalage maculosa Genus : Trillers and allies
Polynesian Triller, A species of Trillers and allies
Botanical name: Lalage maculosa
Genus: Trillers and allies
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Polynesian triller (Lalage maculosa) is a passerine bird belonging to the triller genus Lalage in the cuckoo-shrike family Campephagidae. It has numerous subspecies distributed across the islands of the south-west Pacific. It is 15 to 16 cm long. The plumage varies geographically; some populations are contrastingly black and white while others have more grey or brown coloration. It is a noisy bird with a nasal, rasping call. The song is short and high-pitched. The breeding range extends through Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Niue, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu and the Santa Cruz Islands. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats including man-made habitats such as plantations and gardens. It feeds on insects such as caterpillars and also feeds on fruit. The cup-shaped nest is placed in the fork of a tree branch. One or two eggs are laid; these are greenish with brown blotches. 
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Polynesian Triller primarily consumes insects and other small animals. It frequently forages on the ground, showcasing a preference for ground-level hunting. Specific dietary adaptations or preferences beyond these are not well-documented.
Habitat
The habitat of polynesian Triller primarily consists of forested areas and their peripheries, extending to both lowland and montane zones. This species is versatile and adapts well to anthropogenic landscapes, frequently inhabiting gardens, parks, and roadside environments in broad geographic regions across the tropics.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cuckoo-shrikes Genus
Trillers and allies Species
Polynesian Triller 
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