Green Shrike-babbler
A species of Shrike-babblers Scientific name : Pteruthius xanthochlorus Genus : Shrike-babblers
Green Shrike-babbler, A species of Shrike-babblers
Botanical name: Pteruthius xanthochlorus
Genus: Shrike-babblers
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Photo By Don Roberson
Description
This species is about 13 centimeters in length. The male bird has a grey head, with olive-green on its back. Its throat and breast are a pale ashy grey color, with a yellow belly. The crown is blackish. The female bird is slightly duller than the male and has a greyish crown.
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Green Shrike-babbler primarily consume insects like ants and beetles, along with a variety of berries and seeds, utilizing foraging and hunting techniques for feeding.
Habitat
The green Shrike-babbler resides in temperate broadleaf and conifer forests, which typically include oak and mixed oak-rhododendron forests, as well as mixed broadleaf-coniferous forests. These habitats are part of the broader geographical regions stretching from the Indian Subcontinent to Southeast Xizang and extending into South Central and Eastern China, with some populations also found in Myanmar.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. This species is usually found in deciduous and coniferous forests, at altitudes of 2100–3000 meters above sea level, during most seasons. However, they may descend to lower altitudes in winter. In India, the species is found in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Uttrakhand and Arunachal Pradesh.
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Vireos Genus
Shrike-babblers Species
Green Shrike-babbler