Wildlifeof Thailand
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrichidae
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Leiothrix argentauris
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, nectar and insects
Habitat
Montane forest
Range
Himalayas to Southeast Asia
This vivid yellow, black and red flocking bird has silver ear patches and feeds among mountain shrubs (Wikipedia, general species account). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Silver-eared Mesia eat?
- Fruit, nectar and insects
- What habitat does the Silver-eared Mesia live in?
- Montane forest
- Where is the Silver-eared Mesia found?
- Himalayas to Southeast Asia