Javan Bush Warbler
NameJavan Bush Warbler
Common NameJavan Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella montis
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly dull brown, contrasting with a paler, grayish-white throat and belly. The flanks are buffy-brown, and it features a faint pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, often mechanical or insect-like trill, sometimes likened to a 'sewing machine' sound, typically delivered from within dense vegetation.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is primarily found in montane regions.
Identifying Featuresdull brown upperparts, paler underparts, faint pale supercilium, skulking behavior, mechanical trilling song
Description
The Javan Bush Warbler is a small, rather plain warbler typically found skulking in dense undergrowth in montane habitats. Its dull brown plumage provides excellent camouflage, making it often difficult to spot despite its distinctive, mechanical song.
