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IUCN status: Least ConcernWhite-shouldered Triller at a glance
The White-shouldered Triller (Lalage sueurii) is a bird in the family Campephagidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Java. Diet: insect-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Lalage sueurii |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Kapasan sayap-putih |
| Group | Birds |
| Family | Campephagidae |
| Observation records | Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Java |
| Taxonomic group | Passeriformes |
| GBIF records | 5,345 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Carnivore (meat-eater) — insect-eater (insectivore) · AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) |
| Active | Diurnal (active by day) · EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt |
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What is the White-shouldered Triller?
White-shouldered Triller refers to Lalage sueurii, in the genus Lalage, family Campephagidae, and order Passeriformes. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the White-shouldered Triller?
The white-shouldered triller is a campephagid of Indonesia and Timor-Leste; its white wing markings should be read alongside body shape.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
How many Indonesian records name the White-shouldered Triller?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 5,345 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Java. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the White-shouldered Triller?
Record the date, broad location, voice and visible plumage without approaching nests or young. A clear, distant photograph is more useful than disturbing a bird for a closer view. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
Explore related animals
To explore this group further, compare White-shouldered Triller with Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker, Zitting Cisticola, Metallic Starling. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the White-shouldered Triller
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Campephagidae |
| Genus | Lalage |
| Species | Lalage sueurii |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the White-shouldered Triller
What is the scientific name of the White-shouldered Triller?
The scientific name of the White-shouldered Triller is Lalage sueurii, in the family Campephagidae and the order Passeriformes. In Indonesian it is called Kapasan sayap-putih.
What kind of animal is the White-shouldered Triller?
The White-shouldered Triller is a bird in the family Campephagidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect-eater (insectivore).
Where does the White-shouldered Triller live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the White-shouldered Triller summarised in this guide mainly come from Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Java. That list is not a complete range map.
What does the White-shouldered Triller eat?
The White-shouldered Triller is a insect-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022).
How does the White-shouldered Triller reproduce?
The White-shouldered Triller reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Vigie-Nature École (MNHN).
Is the White-shouldered Triller nocturnal?
The cited source records the White-shouldered Triller as diurnal (active by day). Source: EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt.
See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.
What is the scientific classification of the White-shouldered Triller?
Scientific classification of the White-shouldered Triller: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Campephagidae, genus Lalage, species Lalage sueurii.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the White-shouldered Triller endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the White-shouldered Triller is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the White-shouldered Triller is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) ↗
- Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) ↗
- EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
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