Javan Scimitar-Babbler
NameJavan Scimitar-Babbler
Common NameJavan Scimitar-Babbler
Scientific NamePomatorhinus montanus
FamilyTimaliidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark greyish-brown crown and nape, with a prominent white supercilium above a broad black eye-stripe. Its back and wings are rufous-brown, contrasting with white underparts and a white throat. The long, decurved bill is pale yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, ringing, or chattering calls. It often produces a series of clear, whistled notes, sometimes described as a repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'chup-chup-chup'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is found in montane and submontane forest habitats.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved pale bill, Prominent black eye-stripe and white supercilium, Rufous-brown back and wings, White underparts, Found in montane forests of Java
Description
The Javan Scimitar-Babbler is a medium-sized babbler characterized by its distinctive long, strongly decurved pale bill. It exhibits a striking head pattern and forages primarily in the dense undergrowth of montane forests on the island of Java.
