Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Hemipus hirundinaceus (Temminck, 1822)

10 gWeight

The black-winged flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus hirundinaceus) is a species of bird in the flycatcher-shrike genus, Hemipus.

Busiest months: March and July · Most records: Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike has been recorded at 113 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia1,459 records
Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia504 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia328 records

More places

Cibodas Botanical GardenIndonesia270 records
Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia270 records
Taman Botani Negara Shah AlamMalaysia228 records
Pulau Ubin: Chek Jawa WetlandsSingapore200 records
Kebun Raya Eka Karya BaliIndonesia190 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia159 records
Gunung Gede Pangrango NP – Waterfall TrailIndonesia157 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Thailand Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-winged flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus hirundinaceus) is a species of bird in the flycatcher-shrike genus, Hemipus. It is usually placed in the Vangidae. It is found in the Malay Peninsula and the Greater Sunda Islands.

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Questions

How big is the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike?

The Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Simeulue and Nias (west of northern Sumatra), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), Java, Bali, Borneo and Banggi (north of northeastern Borneo). It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

When is the best time to see the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike as Least Concern.

What does the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike in?

It belongs to the family Vangas & Allies (Vangidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight: 10 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 63 mm
Tail: 49 mm
Bill: 15 mm
Tarsus: 13 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Simeulue and Nias (west of northern Sumatra), Riau and Lingga islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), Java, Bali, Borneo and Banggi (north of northeastern Borneo)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2