Bornean Stubtail
NameBornean Stubtail
Common NameBornean Stubtail
Scientific NameUrosphena whiteheadi
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsRufous-brown upperparts, greyish-white underparts with a buff wash on flanks. Features a prominent creamy-white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe and a dark crown. The tail is extremely short.
Vocalization / CallA rapid, high-pitched trill or series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes, often accelerating. Also gives sharp 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of Borneo, including Sabah, Sarawak, and Kalimantan.
Identifying Featuresextremely short tail, prominent creamy-white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, rufous-brown upperparts, small size, secretive behavior
Description
This small, secretive warbler is endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. It is characterized by its extremely short tail and a prominent creamy-white supercilium, often found foraging in dense undergrowth.
