Malabar Woodshrike
Tephrodornis sylvicola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyTephrodornithidae
- GenusTephrodornis (Woodshrikes)
- SpeciesTephrodornis sylvicola (Malabar Woodshrike)
About the Malabar Woodshrike
The Malabar woodshrike (Tephrodornis sylvicola) is a species of bird usually placed in the family Vangidae. It is found in western India. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the large woodshrike. Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley guide. Volume 2: attributes and status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Malabar Woodshrike in Mudumalai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Malabar Woodshrike in Mudumalai National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Malabar Woodshrike sighting in Mudumalai National Park, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Malabar Woodshrike in Mudumalai National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Malabar Woodshrike in Mudumalai National Park in our monthly data.