White-bellied Erpornis
Erpornis zantholeuca Blyth, 1844
Vireonidae — Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers
White-bellied Erpornis, Erpornis zantholeuca, is a passerine of the Oriental Region, breeding from the Himalayas to Borneo. It belongs to the Vireonidae and is the only species in Erpornis. First described by Blyth in 1844, it has long been linked with yuhinas, but its true affinities lie with the vireos. A notable feature is its crest, which helps set it apart from similar birds. It is also known for a strong bill-opening action, which it may use to lift bark while searching for insects.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Vireonidae — Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers
- Breeding range
- Oriental Region: Himalayas to Borneo
