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Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike

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The Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike is a small, active bird with glossy black upperparts, white underparts, and an absence of white wing-bars, distinguishing it from its bar-winged relative.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. Inhabits lowland rainforests and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black and white plumage, noting the lack of wing-bars. Observe its active foraging behavior in the mid-story and sub-canopy. Listen for its high-pitched, often buzzy calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day.
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File:Hemipus hirundinaceus 1838.jpg
File:Hemipus hirundinaceus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hemipus hirundinaceus 1838.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is an agile insectivore, darting from a perch to snatch prey in mid-air or gleaning them from foliage, often with quick, jerky movements.
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