Rufous-bellied Triller

Lalage conjuncta

The Rufous-bellied Triller is a small passerine bird found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It is known for its distinctive trilling call and agile, acrobatic flight. This species is sexually dimorphic, with the male having a striking black and white plumage with a rufous belly, while the female has a more subdued coloration. Rufous-bellied Trillers are often found in open woodlands, forest edges, and gardens, where they forage for insects and berries. They are known for their active foraging behavior, often catching insects on the wing. Despite some habitat loss, the Rufous-bellied Triller is currently not considered to be at risk, with a stable population.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forest edges, gardens