Pied Shrike-babbler
A species of Shrike-babblers Scientific name : Pteruthius flaviscapis Genus : Shrike-babblers
Pied Shrike-babbler, A species of Shrike-babblers
Botanical name: Pteruthius flaviscapis
Genus: Shrike-babblers
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Description
The pied shrike-babbler (Pteruthius flaviscapis) is a bird species traditionally considered an aberrant Old World babbler and placed in the family Timaliidae. But as it seems, it belongs to an Asian offshoot of the American vireos and may well belong in the Vireonidae. Indeed, since long it was noted that their habits resemble those of vireos, but this was believed to be the result of convergent evolution. It is endemic to Java. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the White-browed shrike-babbler. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Pied Shrike-babbler's diet and feeding behaviors are suggested to mirror those of P. aeralatus, likely including insects and other small invertebrates, though specific dietary preferences and unique adaptations remain undocumented.
Habitat
The pied Shrike-babbler is typically found in the midstorey and canopy layers of montane and submontane forests, preferring environments with dense tree coverage and rich biodiversity. They inhabit regions characterized by a complex vertical structure, which provides ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites within these forested landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Shrike-babblers Species
Pied Shrike-babbler 
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