Black-and-white Triller
Lalage melanoleuca
The Black-and-white Triller (Lalage melanoleuca) is a legendary cuckooshrik found only in the Philippines, weighing about 47 g. The black-and-white triller is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae.
About the Black-and-white Triller
The black-and-white triller is a species of bird in the family Campephagidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests.
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How to identify it
They are sexually dimorphic in which males have the eponymous black bib and overall darker plumage with the females lighter and having "bibs" of either gray or white depending on the subspecies.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-and-white Triller?
- They are sexually dimorphic in which males have the eponymous black bib and overall darker plumage with the females lighter and having "bibs" of either gray or white depending on the subspecies.
- How big is a Black-and-white Triller?
- The Black-and-white Triller is a small sized bird weighing about 47 g.
- Where can you see a Black-and-white Triller?
- The Black-and-white Triller is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Black-and-white Triller?
- The Black-and-white Triller is most easily confused with the White-rumped Triller, the White-browed Triller and the Samoan Triller.
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