Malabar Woodshrike

Tephrodornis sylvicola

Least Concern

The Malabar Woodshrike is a vanga, helmetshrike, woodshrike, or close relative of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lankan forests. It forages through forest and woodland in pairs or noisy groups, taking insects, spiders, fruit, and other small food items from bark, leaves, and branches.

Family

Vangidae

Group

Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies

Range

Malabar Woodshrike Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lankan forests

Population

≈ 500K–5M

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