Ratchet-tailed Treepie
Temnurus temnurus
The Ratchet-tailed Treepie (Temnurus temnurus) is a rare crows, jays, and magpi found in 5 countries, weighing about 146 g. The ratchet-tailed treepie is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae.
About the Ratchet-tailed Treepie
The ratchet-tailed treepie is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae. The species is also known as the notch-tailed treepie. It is monotypic within the genus Temnurus.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Ratchet-tailed Treepie look like?
- The ratchet-tailed treepie is a species of bird in the crow and jay family Corvidae.
- How big is a Ratchet-tailed Treepie?
- The Ratchet-tailed Treepie is a medium sized bird weighing about 146 g.
- Where can you see a Ratchet-tailed Treepie?
- The Ratchet-tailed Treepie occurs in 5 countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia and Laos.
- What birds look similar to a Ratchet-tailed Treepie?
- The Ratchet-tailed Treepie is most easily confused with the Dwarf Jay, the Cuban Palm Crow and the Hispaniolan Palm Crow.
- Is the Ratchet-tailed Treepie endangered?
- The Ratchet-tailed Treepie is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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