Green Shrike-Babbler

Pteruthius xanthochlorus

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Vireonidae

Size:

15 to 17 centimeters (6 to 7 inches)

Weight:

20 to 25 grams (0.7 to 0.9 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Edward Blyth 1862

Short Description:

Green Shrike-Babbler (Pteruthius xanthochlorus) is a small passerine bird found in the foothills and lower montane forests of Pakistan. It features distinctive olive-green plumage with a yellowish underside, black mask-like markings around the eyes, and a hooked bill. These birds are known for their melodious and varied songs, often heard echoing through the dense forest canopy.

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Green Shrike-Babblers are primarily found in the northern regions of Pakistan, inhabiting the foothills and lower montane forests of the Himalayas and adjoining ranges. Their range extends from the Murree Hills in the northeast to the Swat Valley in the northwest, and they may also be encountered in suitable forested habitats in the Azad Kashmir region.

Green Shrike-Babblers are generally elusive birds, preferring the thick undergrowth of moist forests where they forage for insects, small invertebrates, and occasionally berries. They are often observed in small family groups or pairs, and their presence can be detected by their distinctive calls and songs. These birds are known to be agile climbers, frequently hopping among branches and foliage in search of food, while their cryptic plumage provides effective camouflage against the forest backdrop.