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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia)
Aegithina
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Open woodlands scrub gardens
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Aegithinidae
GENUS
Aegithina
📋 Description
SIZE
13-14 cm long 10-15 g
COLORATION
Bright yellow and green males black wings females duller
ADAPTATIONS
Short bill agile movements for gleaning insects
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Open woodlands scrub gardens
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent southeast Asia
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-4 eggs in cup nests incubated 12-14 days
DIET DETAILS
Insects spiders small invertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pesticide use habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Colorful Gleaners: Common Ioras flit with 12-gram bodies eating 5 grams of insects daily in Maharashtra's scrub. Their yellow plumage stands out.
2
Monsoon Singers: These ioras cover 2000 sq km in Kerala's gardens nesting in low bushes. Deforestation threatens their food.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala
Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
June-September Monsoon breeding enhances visibility for spotting ioras
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Watch common ioras hopping in low foliage for insects
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