Silver-eared Mesia
Silver-eared Mesia
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1 week ago
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The Silver-eared Mesia is a stunning and active babbler found across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It is easily recognized by its distinctive silver-white ear-coverts, yellow eye-ring, and vibrant mix of red, orange, and olive plumage.
Where to spot
Widespread from the Himalayas (northeastern India, Bhutan) eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. Inhabits dense montane evergreen and mixed forests, particularly in the undergrowth and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable silver-white ear-coverts, often the first feature to catch the eye. Listen for its chattering calls. Its vibrant overall plumage makes it highly identifiable.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often observed in small groups or pairs, usually within mixed-species foraging flocks.
Where to spot
Widespread from the Himalayas (northeastern India, Bhutan) eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. Inhabits dense montane evergreen and mixed forests, particularly in the undergrowth and bamboo thickets.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable silver-white ear-coverts, often the first feature to catch the eye. Listen for its chattering calls. Its vibrant overall plumage makes it highly identifiable.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active throughout the day, often observed in small groups or pairs, usually within mixed-species foraging flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species often forages in mixed-species flocks, its brilliant colors adding a splash of vibrancy as it moves through the understory.
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- 437 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago
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