Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus) देसी लटोरा - Birds Around Me 0229

The Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus), known as देसी लटोरा in Hindi, is a medium-sized passerine bird found across South and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Vangidae family and is often spotted in dry forests and shrublands, where it actively hunts insects.

Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus) देसी लटोरा
Jabalpur, M.P., India
April 2025

Key Features:

• Size: About 15–20 cm in length.
• Appearance: Ashy brown upperparts, a black facial mask, a white rump, and a gray tail with white outer feathers.
• Beak: Strong and hooked, adapted for catching insects.
• Behavior: Often seen foraging in pairs, making quick, darting movements to catch prey.
• Call: A plaintive "weet-weet" followed by a series of piping "whi-whi-whi" notes.
• Habitat: Prefers dry forests, scrublands, and open woodlands.

This bird is a great find for amateur birders, as it is active, vocal, and relatively easy to spot in its preferred habitats. If you're lucky, you might hear its distinctive whistling calls while exploring forested areas

Hindi Name of Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus): देसी लटोरा

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Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus) देसी लटोरा
Jabalpur, M.P., India
April 2025