Silver-eared Mesia

Leiothrix argentauris

Least Concern

The Silver-eared Mesia is a social babbler or laughingthrush ally of Asian forest, scrub, foothill, and montane habitats. It forages in pairs or noisy groups through undergrowth, leaf litter, scrub, or forest edge, picking insects, berries, seeds, and small fruits while keeping contact with varied calls.

Family

Leiothrichidae

Group

Laughingthrushes and Allies

Range

Silver-eared Mesia Range — Resident or seasonal range in Asian forest, scrub, foothill, and montane habitats

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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