The Grey Treepie is an elegant Asian bird, closely related to the Rufous Treepie but distinguished by its more subdued grey and black plumage. It is known for its graceful flight and melodious calls.
Where to spot
Found across a wide range of habitats in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, from India eastward to China and Vietnam, inhabiting forests, open woodlands, and cultivation.
How to spot
Look in forest edges, clearings, and plantations. Listen for their distinctive chattering and whistling calls. They often perch on exposed branches, making them easier to spot.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Like many active forest birds, they are most active and visible during the early morning and late afternoon hours.
Where to spot
Found across a wide range of habitats in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, from India eastward to China and Vietnam, inhabiting forests, open woodlands, and cultivation.
How to spot
Look in forest edges, clearings, and plantations. Listen for their distinctive chattering and whistling calls. They often perch on exposed branches, making them easier to spot.
When to spot
Observable year-round. Like many active forest birds, they are most active and visible during the early morning and late afternoon hours.
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Grey Treepies are highly social birds, often moving in small flocks and sometimes joining mixed-species foraging parties, demonstrating cooperative feeding behaviors.
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