Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera)
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Rufous-winged Philentoma

Philentoma pyrhoptera (Temminck, 1836)

17 gWeight

The rufous-winged philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera) is a bird species.

Busiest months: March and July–August · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-winged Philentoma has been recorded at 74 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia630 records
  2. Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia582 records
  3. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia577 records
More places
  1. Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia359 records
  2. Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia343 records
  3. Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand249 records
  4. Kubah National ParkMalaysia136 records
  5. Taman Negara NPMalaysia120 records
  6. Taman Negara NP – Mutiara ResortMalaysia118 records
  7. Khao Pra – Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary / Khao Nor Chu ChiThailand113 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaThailandIndonesiaBrunei

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 rufous-winged philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera) is a bird species. They are now usually assigned to the Vangidae.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-winged Philentoma?

The Rufous-winged Philentoma weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Rufous-winged Philentoma live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula to Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Rufous-winged Philentoma?

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

Is the Rufous-winged Philentoma endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-winged Philentoma as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-winged Philentoma eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-winged Philentoma in?

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

At a glance

Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
81 mm
Tail
66 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula to Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Vangas & Allies Vangidae
Genus
Philentoma

Other birds in the genus Philentoma

Maroon-breasted PhilentomaMaroon-breasted PhilentomaPhilentoma velataRed-tailed VangaRed-tailed VangaCalicalicus madagascariensisRed-shouldered VangaRed-shouldered VangaCalicalicus rufocarpalisHook-billed VangaHook-billed VangaVanga curvirostrisBernier's VangaBernier's VangaOriolia bernieriLafresnaye's VangaLafresnaye's VangaXenopirostris xenopirostrisVan Dam's VangaVan Dam's VangaXenopirostris damiiPollen's VangaPollen's VangaXenopirostris polleniSickle-billed VangaSickle-billed VangaFalculea palliataWhite-headed VangaWhite-headed VangaArtamella viridis
Rufous-winged Philentoma

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