Javan Tesia
NameJavan Tesia
Common NameJavan Tesia
Scientific NameTesia superciliaris
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts, greyish underparts, and a distinctive broad dark eye-stripe bordered above by a prominent white supercilium. It has a dark crown and pale orange-brown legs.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, clear, and ringing series of high-pitched notes, often repeated, described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' phrases.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, primarily found in montane regions.
Identifying Featuresextremely short tail, prominent white supercilium, dark eye-stripe, small size, olive-brown and greyish plumage
Description
A very small, virtually tailless warbler endemic to Java. It inhabits dense undergrowth in montane forests, often detected by its loud, ringing calls rather than sight due to its skulking nature.
