How big is a Rufous-winged Philentoma?

The Rufous-winged Philentoma is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.

Where can you see a Rufous-winged Philentoma?

The Rufous-winged Philentoma occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).

What birds look similar to a Rufous-winged Philentoma?

The Rufous-winged Philentoma is most easily confused with the Maroon-breasted Philentoma.

Is the Rufous-winged Philentoma endangered?

The Rufous-winged Philentoma is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Rufous-winged Philentoma

Philentoma pyrhoptera

Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies · Passeriformes · Rare

The Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera) is a rare vangas, helmetshrikes, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 17 g. The rufous-winged philentoma is a bird species.

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Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 1 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 2 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 3 — Photo: 陳德範（Chen, De-Fan） · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 4 — Photo: 陳德範（Chen, De-Fan） · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 5 — Photo: 陳德範（Chen, De-Fan） · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 6 — Photo: 陳德範（Chen, De-Fan） · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 7 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 8 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 9 — Photo: Ben Costamagna · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera), photo 10 — Photo: Chrissy McClarren and Andy Reago · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

About the Rufous-winged Philentoma

The rufous-winged philentoma is a bird species. They are now usually assigned to the Vangidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Where it lives

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei Myanmar (Burma)

When to see it

Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Maroon-breasted PhilentomaPhilentoma velata

Quick questions

What does a Rufous-winged Philentoma look like?: The rufous-winged philentoma is a bird species.
How big is a Rufous-winged Philentoma?: The Rufous-winged Philentoma is a small sized bird weighing about 17 g.
Where can you see a Rufous-winged Philentoma?: The Rufous-winged Philentoma occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
What birds look similar to a Rufous-winged Philentoma?: The Rufous-winged Philentoma is most easily confused with the Maroon-breasted Philentoma.
Is the Rufous-winged Philentoma endangered?: The Rufous-winged Philentoma is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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