Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Hemipus picatus

The Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus) is a small passerine bird found in South and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage, with a prominent white eyebrow and a black bar across its wings. This species is often found in open forests, wooded areas, and gardens, where it forages for insects and small fruits. The Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often catching insects on the wing. It typically forms small flocks and is known for its melodious and varied calls. While not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Open forests, wooded areas, gardens

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
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