Common Woodshrike
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Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies

Common Woodshrike

Tephrodornis pondicerianus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The common woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus) is a species of bird found in Asia. It is now usually considered a member of the family Vangidae. It is small and ashy brown with a dark cheek patch and a broad white brow. It is found across Asia mainly in thin forest and scrub habitats where they hunt insects, often joining other insectivorous birds.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.